Maddy summarySCR 228 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Education to establish a pilot program in public and charter schools requiring staff trained in epinephrine administration for severe allergic reactions. It specifies that each school should have at least one trained staff member per 100 students or per accessible building floor, and mandates clear signage about anaphylaxis symptoms and treatment. The resolution requires the Department to report findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2026. This affects all public and charter schools in Hawaii by creating a temporary training requirement for staff handling allergy emergencies. The bill is procedural, not a law, and focuses on establishing a pilot program to improve response times during anaphylactic emergencies.
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Maddy summarySCR 215 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii Department of Education to implement a veterinary technician pilot program at James Campbell High School. The program would combine veterinary training with animal-assisted therapy for students identified as "troubled youth," aiming to build empathy, responsibility, and emotional skills through caring for animals. Key provisions require mandatory training from organizations like the Hawaii Humane Society, consistent staff supervision, strict safety protocols, and liability insurance. The resolution specifically targets James Campbell High School and does not mandate statewide implementation.
Specifies that election ballots issued by the Chief Election Officer or county clerk shall exclude any candidate who is disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Provides for a process for challenging an inclusion or exclusion of a candidate from a ballot. Includes a candidate's disqualification as grounds for an election contest complaint. Specifies that electors of presidential and vice presidential candidates shall not be individuals who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision.
Maddy summarySCR 166 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to fund the Agribusiness Development Corporation's purchase of specific agricultural land parcels in North Kohala (tax map keys: 3-5-3-4:19, 3-5-4-11:18, 3-5-4-11:48). The bill directly affects the Agribusiness Development Corporation, which would use the land for agricultural development, and local farmers in North Kohala. It authorizes the use of state bonds to finance the purchase of fee simple interest in this land parcel, aiming to support sustainable farming, job creation, and food self-sufficiency. The resolution does not create new laws but requests a specific financial action to advance agricultural development in a historically underserved rural area.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 191) urges the Hawaii Department of Human Services to increase reimbursement rates for primary care physicians treating patients enrolled in Med-Quest, Hawaii's Medicaid program. It states current rates are too low to cover costs, lack inflation adjustments, and don't account for physician experience, contributing to a decline in physicians accepting Med-Quest patients (from 75% to 10% in private practice over a decade). The resolution does not require the Department to act but formally requests rate increases to maintain access to primary care for Med-Quest beneficiaries. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses legislative concern without creating new law.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources to lift a fishing moratorium in the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District, which has restricted fishing since 2016 to restore fish populations and coral health. Recent studies show fish populations and coral have recovered, making the moratorium unnecessary, while the ban has negatively impacted local fishers' livelihoods. The resolution asks the agency to adopt new rules enabling sustainable fishing under community input, balancing economic needs with conservation goals. It does not change existing law but urges the agency to update regulations based on current ecological and community conditions.
Maddy summarySCR 129 is a non-binding Senate Concurrent Resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Health to initiate education, outreach, and vaccination drives at schools with vaccination rates below 50%, prioritizing those below 30%. It directs these efforts to begin at the start of the 2025-2026 school year and requires collaboration with the Department of Education to develop a long-term plan. The resolution also mandates a report to the legislature by early 2026 detailing funding needs and administrative steps for implementation. This resolution affects Hawaii public, charter, and private schools with documented low vaccination rates, as identified by state health data.
Maddy summaryThis resolution requests Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources to lift a temporary fishing ban (moratorium) in the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District. The ban, implemented to restore fish populations and protect coral health, is no longer needed as studies show key fish species have recovered. It asks the department to adopt new sustainable fishing rules to balance ecological protection with supporting local fishers' livelihoods. The resolution does not change the law but formally asks the department to update its regulations.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires all health insurers in the State, excluding Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 135 requests the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to fund the Agribusiness Development Corporation's purchase of a specific North Kohala land parcel (tax map keys: 3-5-3-4:19, 3-5-4-11:18, 3-5-4-11:48) for agricultural development. This purchase aims to support local farming, create jobs, and enhance food production in a rural area, aligning with Hawaii's goals of reducing reliance on imported goods and promoting sustainable agriculture. The resolution emphasizes the land's potential to revitalize a historically underserved region while preserving cultural heritage and environmental stewardship.