HB1903 - Relating To Early Learning.

31 Co-Sponsors

Expands access of early learning programs to other state properties and public lands besides public school campuses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

HB1815 - Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.

5 Co-Sponsors

Includes agritourism in the definition of "enterprise" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support businesses engaged in agritourism. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD1)

HCR4 - Requesting The Current Members Of The Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement To Amend The Agreement To Allow Hawaii To Join As A Member.

49 Co-Sponsors

HB1778 - Relating To Tobacco Products.

22 Co-Sponsors

Beginning 7/1/2026, amends existing law regarding preemption of local ordinances and regulations regulating the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices as a matter of statewide concern to clarify that the State's preemption power extends solely to the taxation of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices and allows counties to adopt ordinances and regulations that regulate smoking or the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices that do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law that governs smoking. Prohibits the counties from enacting an ordinance or a regulation that imposes a fee or tax on the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, or electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

HB1828 - Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.

42 Co-Sponsors

Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2030, 2035, and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2045 and interim standards. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2)

HB1905 - Relating To Public Housing.

25 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep 1 or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that the Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows the Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property.

HB1939 - Relating To The Arts.

15 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to provide greater access to the arts for children and communities in need, with a focus on those affected by the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Authorizes the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to accept gifted property for certain purposes. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

HB1671 - Relating To Animal Endangerment.

19 Co-Sponsors

Prohibits intentionally leaving or confining pet animals in a vehicle under conditions that endanger their health, safety, or well-being. Permits law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances.

HB1837 - Relating To School Safety.

50 Co-Sponsors

Requires the Department of Education to create emergency access plans for each Department school. Requires each Department school to have a comprehensive school evacuation communication plan for use during emergencies. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Department of Transportation to assess all Department school campuses to determine if there are sufficient emergency evacuation routes for each campus and report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

HB1921 - Relating To Mobile Vaccinations.

27 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for mobile vaccination services for populations with reduced access to vaccines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)