Sen. Troy Hashimoto

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 190) requests the Hawaii Department of Education to implement a pilot program at James Campbell High School. The program would train students to become veterinary technicians while using animal-assisted therapy to support students facing emotional or behavioral challenges. Key provisions include mandatory training (e.g., from Hawaii Humane Society), strict supervision, safety protocols, and liability coverage for all participants. The resolution does not mandate the program but seeks to establish it as a test model that could expand to other schools if successful.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 57) requests Hawaii's Department of Human Services and Department of Health to create an incentive program for Community Care Foster Family Homes (CCFFHs). The program would encourage CCFFHs - homes certified to provide in-home care for individuals needing nursing-level support - to accept people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who qualify for the state's Medicaid I/DD waiver program. It aims to address a shortage of CCFFHs serving this population by offering financial or other incentives. The resolution is a non-binding request, not a law, directing the departments to develop this program.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 34) urges Hawaii's Department of Education and Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) to create a high school curriculum for a Youth Civil Defense Corps. It would train students to assist in emergency response through Hawaii's State Emergency Response Team Program during disasters. The resolution is non-binding and requests the agencies develop this program to support statewide emergency preparedness. It directly affects high school students and Hawaii's emergency management coordination.

Maddy summarySCR 49 is a non-binding resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Education to inform students about changes to state gun safety and storage laws. It directly affects students by providing them with updates on legal requirements for securing firearms, while indirectly addressing households with firearms by emphasizing the need for awareness of storage regulations. The resolution cites concerns about unsecured firearms increasing risks to children and notes Hawaii has secure storage laws. It does not create new law but asks the education department to share information on existing or upcoming changes to storage requirements. This is a procedural request, not a policy change.

Defines "reported hate crime". Requires reporting of all possible reported hate crimes to appropriate authorities, including consistent documentation and analysis of such incidents. Requires law enforcement officers to receive annual training to identify, investigate, and document hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Requires the Attorney General to establish or update guidelines, protocols, and training materials for the reporting and investigation of hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 31) requests Hawaii's Department of Education to provide public school students with updates about changes to state gun safety and storage laws. It directly affects Hawaii students and households with firearms, as the resolution emphasizes the need for parents to be informed about secure storage requirements. The resolution does not create new laws but asks the Department of Education to share information on existing or evolving gun safety regulations. It is a non-binding request to the Board of Education and Superintendent, not a legislative mandate.

Maddy summarySCR 74 is a concurrent resolution requesting Hawaii's Departments of Human Services and Health to create an incentive program for Community Care Foster Family Homes (CCFFHs). It aims to encourage existing CCFFHs - licensed homes providing 24-hour care for individuals needing nursing-level support - to accept more residents eligible for the state's Medicaid program for intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD waiver). The resolution does not create new law but asks the departments to design financial or other incentives to increase CCFFH capacity for these specific Medicaid waiver participants. This directly affects CCFFH providers and individuals seeking community-based care instead of institutional settings.

Establishes a working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes to ascertain the State's available water resources and water system source capacity and to streamline well permit approval processes to further plan for the development of affordable housing. Requires the working group to inventory all available water resources statewide and identify sources of aquifer replenishment in relation to affordable housing development. Requires an interim and final report to the Legislature. (SD2)

Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial audit of each charter school under the State Public Charter School Commission. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to take action based on the Auditor's recommendations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Maddy summarySCR 52 is a non-binding Senate Concurrent Resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Education (DOE) and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) to jointly develop a high school training program for a Youth Civil Defense Corps. The resolution proposes creating a curriculum to train high school students in emergency response skills, enabling them to participate in the State Emergency Response Team Program during disasters. It does not create new laws or funding but requests DOE and HI-EMA to collaborate on implementing this student-focused emergency preparedness initiative. The resolution directly affects high school students and state emergency management coordination.