Sen. Angus McKelvey

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 53) requests Hawaii's State Health Planning and Development Agency to form a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Working Group. The group, including pharmacy associations, insurers, and state agencies, will evaluate PBM practices to improve transparency, lower drug costs for patients, and increase healthcare access. It will specifically examine issues like fair pharmacy reimbursements, PBM reporting requirements, and practices that restrict patient access. The Working Group must submit recommendations to the Legislature by early 2026. This resolution does not change laws but seeks to identify policy reforms for future legislation.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 21) requests Hawaii's Department of Transportation and Maui County's Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Kihei Community Association (KCA) on planning and implementing the Kihei Mauka Road project. It specifically requires regular consultations with the KCA to incorporate community feedback, address environmental concerns, and align the project with the Kihei-Makena Community Plan. As a procedural resolution, it does not fund or construct the road but mandates collaborative process steps for the project. The resolution directly affects the KCA as a community partner and the transportation departments as the implementing agencies.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 56) requests the Office of Wellness and Resilience to prepare a report addressing developmental needs of children born during the 2019-2025 pandemic. The report must analyze trauma-informed care, existing support services (including for wildfire-affected areas), and resources for educators, with a focus on vulnerable groups like Native Hawaiian and rural communities. It requires the office to submit the report by December 31, 2026, including recommendations for future action. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but directs an assessment of existing challenges.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 123 requests the County of Maui to complete the transfer of the Hui Roads (including Hui Road F) from the Judiciary to the County. This addresses long-standing jurisdictional confusion that has left these roads neglected, causing safety hazards and maintenance issues for West Maui residents. The resolution urges the County to accept ownership, allocate funds for immediate repairs, and ensure ongoing maintenance of these roads. It does not create new law but formally asks the County to fulfill a prior agreement with the State to resolve these unresolved jurisdictional ambiguities.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 164 requests the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement to provide specific information about how the state disposes of explosives, fireworks, and hazardous materials, including disposal methods, permitting processes, and safety protocols. It specifically asks for details on procedures like controlled detonations, approval criteria for such activities, and environmental safeguards to protect public health and nearby communities. This resolution aims to increase transparency and ensure operations meet safety standards without altering existing laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 36) requests Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources to create a Desalination Planning Task Force to study whether large-scale desalination (removing salt from seawater to produce fresh water) is feasible for the state. The task force, including state agency leaders and county water officials, will examine water demand, environmental impacts (like energy use and brine disposal), cultural considerations (including Native Hawaiian sites), and how desalination might help meet future water needs amid Hawaii's freshwater crisis. The resolution does not mandate desalination but asks for a report by 2026 to inform future decisions. This study directly affects Hawaii's water management systems, agriculture, tourism, and communities facing water scarcity.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution urges the Stadium Authority to finalize a contract for constructing a new Aloha Stadium in Halawa and to advance development of the adjacent New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. It notes the project has completed environmental reviews, selected a developer (Aloha Halawa District Partners), and aims to create jobs while integrating housing, retail, and event spaces. The resolution emphasizes the stadium’s role in supporting University of Hawaii athletics, attracting tourism, and aligning with community development goals.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 73) requests the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) to assume responsibility for the routine maintenance and repairs of the Kohala Ditch, a 26-mile irrigation system critical to North Kohala farmers. The ditch, damaged by a 2021 rockslide, supplies over 5 million gallons of water daily to local farms; without it, farmers face 10x higher water costs, forcing many to reduce or stop operations. The resolution urges the ADC to develop a community-informed maintenance plan and submit annual reports on repairs and infrastructure conditions. As a procedural resolution (not a law), it does not mandate action but formally asks the ADC to take on this role to support agricultural stability.

Requires certain managing agents to notify each unit owner and the Real Estate Commission when a condominium association that the agent manages fails to meet budget and replacement reserves reporting requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution requests Maui County to hire a full-time archaeologist to guide historic preservation efforts during Lahaina’s rebuilding after the 2023 wildfires. The archaeologist would work with county and rebuilding teams to protect cultural sites, implement federal/state preservation laws, and maintain Lahaina’s historical identity. The resolution is non-binding but aims to ensure cultural heritage is preserved as part of community recovery. It directly affects Maui County’s rebuilding process and Lahaina’s historical sites.