Clarifies that the prohibition against board and commission holdover members from holding office beyond the end of the second regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term of office takes precedence over any conflicting statutes.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure.
Maddy summarySB 834 exempts transfers of Hawaiian home lands from existing transfer restrictions under Hawaii's Chapter 201H housing development programs. This bill directly affects Native Hawaiian landowners and housing programs governed by Chapter 201H, allowing them to transfer property without facing current limitations. The key provision removes a requirement that previously restricted how these lands could be sold or transferred between parties. This change simplifies property transactions for Hawaiian home lands within designated housing development initiatives.
Establish a medical education liaison position within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to support programs that utilize a team of medical specialists to support primary care providers and other health care professionals through mentorship and guidance. Appropriates funds.
Beginning 1/1/2027, allows an advanced practice registered nurse to claim exemption from service as a juror. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2032. (SD1)
Reestablishes the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii as an organized research unit within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) that is administered by a director appointed by the University of Hawaii's board of regents with direct lines of reporting to the chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, provost of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and dean of JABSOM. Requires funds expended from the Research and Training Revolving Fund for JABSOM and the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be used for research and research-related purposes only. Repeals provisions that required the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be administratively affiliated with JABSOM.
Authorizes boards and commissions to make employment decisions related to its officers and employees without the approval of the head of the department to which the board or commission is administratively attached.
Maddy summarySCR 9 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting the Chief Justice of Hawaii's Supreme Court to establish a working group to study reforms or elimination of the Land Court. The working group would include representatives from the Judiciary, Hawaii Legislature, Board of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii State Bar Association, and title companies. It aims to address concerns about the Land Court's delays, its handling of lost title certificates, and backlogs in property title processing. The group must submit recommendations, including potential legislation, to the Legislature by early 2026. This resolution does not change laws but initiates a review process.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 5 (SR 5) requests the Chief Justice of Hawaii’s Supreme Court to establish a working group to study whether to reform or eliminate the Land Court. The resolution cites the Land Court’s archaic processes, delays in simple property transactions, lack of physical title certificates for owners, and backlogs at the Bureau of Conveyances as key concerns. The working group would include members from the Judiciary, Legislature, Board of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii State Bar Association, and title companies, with a report due by early 2026. This resolution does not enact changes but initiates a review process to address systemic issues in land title handling.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
