Sen. Angus McKelvey

Maddy summarySCR 84 is a non-binding resolution urging Maui County, in collaboration with the Maui Emergency Management Agency, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Defense, to conduct real-time wildfire and disaster drills involving the Maui community. It specifically calls for these drills to include community members in planning, execution, and post-drill evaluations to improve emergency response preparedness. The resolution emphasizes community participation as a key mechanism to enhance public awareness, evacuation familiarity, and feedback for refining emergency protocols, based on examples from other communities.

Maddy summarySCR 61 is a Senate resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to evaluate the cost-benefit and return on investment of sponsoring a Michelin Guide for the state's restaurants. It asks the department to assess whether such a sponsorship would improve Hawaii's culinary tourism, attract skilled restaurant workers, and elevate local dining standards. The resolution does not require the state to actually sponsor the guide, only to study the feasibility and potential benefits. This request follows Hawaii's growing reputation as a food destination but notes Michelin inspectors currently do not visit the state.

Maddy summarySCR 39 is a non-binding resolution urging Maui County's Planning Department to keep the word "require" in the South Maui Community Plan regarding infrastructure. It seeks to ensure new development projects cannot proceed without first completing necessary infrastructure like roads, water systems, and sewer capacity. This resolution directly affects Maui County's planning decisions and aims to prevent overdevelopment that could strain community resources. The resolution does not change existing law but requests the Planning Department maintain current infrastructure requirements to support sustainable growth.

Maddy summarySCR 95 is a resolution requesting the County of Maui to study whether a universal basic income (UBI) program could support wildfire-impacted residents and business owners. The study would examine funding sources (like federal aid or partnerships), eligibility rules, economic effects, and potential collaborations with nonprofits. The County must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 2026, before the next session begins. This is a procedural request for analysis, not a mandate to implement UBI.

Maddy summarySCR 75 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting Maui County to hire one full-time archaeologist to guide historic preservation efforts during Lahaina's rebuilding after the 2023 wildfires. The resolution specifically addresses the absence of archaeological oversight in current rebuilding plans and asks the County to employ this role to preserve cultural landmarks and comply with preservation mandates. The archaeologist would collaborate with rebuilding entities to protect Lahaina’s irreplaceable heritage sites, including centuries-old structures destroyed in the fires. This resolution is a non-binding request, not a law, directed solely at Maui County’s planning process.

Maddy summarySCR 42 is a non-binding Senate Concurrent Resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife to prioritize restoring and protecting wetlands and unique coastal anchialine pools. It specifically requests that DLNR prioritize wetlands in Kihei, Maui, over development concerns where possible, and extend wetland protection policies to anchialine pools. The resolution cites environmental benefits including flood reduction, habitat for endangered species, water filtration, and coral reef protection. It does not create new laws but expresses legislative support for existing environmental protections. This resolution was introduced in Hawaii's 2025 legislative session.

Maddy summarySCR 59 is a non-binding concurrent resolution requesting the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to partner with the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) to collaboratively maintain and improve the Kihei Ramp. This ramp provides South Maui community access for recreation like fishing and diving, and is used by KIRC for access to Kahoolawe Island. The resolution asks DLNR to work with KIRC on ongoing repairs, rehabilitation, and redevelopment of the ramp, including potential visitor center development. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it has no legal force but formally requests interagency collaboration to support community access and facility improvements.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 98 urges Hawaii's Department of Education to collaborate with the Department of Transportation, Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee, and the County of Hawaii to assess safety at school bus stops on Hawaii Island. The resolution requests a detailed inventory focusing on specific infrastructure factors like sidewalks, lighting, traffic patterns, and hazards, to identify improvements needed for children traveling to school. It requires a report with prioritized safety recommendations to be submitted to the Legislature before the 2026 session. This non-binding resolution directly affects students relying on school transportation in Hawaii Island communities, particularly in rural or underserved areas.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 22) urges Maui County to prioritize planning for the northern terminus of the Kihei North-South Collector Road. It does not create new infrastructure or funding but requests the county collaborate with planning agencies to identify a specific location for the road's northern end. The resolution also requires Maui County to submit a status report on this planning to the Legislature by January 2026. It addresses traffic congestion concerns in Kihei by emphasizing the need for a completed connector road as the area's population grows. The resolution is non-binding and focuses on procedural planning, not policy implementation.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 35 requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to partner with the Hawaii State Public Library System to identify rural and underserved communities (particularly on neighbor islands and rural Oahu) lacking telecommunication access for participating in state legislative meetings. It directs them to develop an outreach program using public library resources - such as free internet, videoconferencing, and devices like Chromebooks - to help residents engage remotely, reducing travel costs and barriers. The resolution requires a report to the Legislature by 2026 detailing findings and recommendations for improving public access. This procedural resolution focuses on infrastructure collaboration, not policy changes, to enhance civic participation.