Hawaii Bills

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Defender Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, KIRSHA DURANTE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Stadium Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, TRACEY LESETAR-SMITH, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Moloka'i Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, HARRY PURDY III, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Molokaʻi Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, FAITH TUIPULOTU, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR EXTREMELY LOW INCOME.

REQUESTING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL TO APPOINT A HYDROGEN FIRE SAFETY EXPERT AND PROVIDE TRAINING ON HYDROGEN-RELATED SAFETY PROTOCOLS.

ESTABLISHING THE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM DESIGN WORKING GROUP TO STUDY, EVALUATE, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE STRUCTURE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE MATTRESS STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.

URGING THIS BODY TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE SUPPORT SYSTEMS AVAILABLE TO STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS AND DETERMINE WHETHER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRALIZED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT OR SIMILAR SERVICE COOPERATIVE WOULD PROVIDE IMPROVED SUPPORT TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REISSUE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING PROGRAM CONTRACTORS AND PREQUALIFIED SMALL CONTRACTORS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF THE FUTURE SCHOOLS NOW PROGRAM.

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO IMPLEMENT THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MICRO-CREDENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND THE HAWAII STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP AND PROPOSE A FRAMEWORK FOR A STUDENT CORAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.

URGING STATE AGENCIES THAT OWN OR CONTROL LAND IN WEST MAUI TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE AGGRESSIVE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, FUEL REDUCTION, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS MEASURES TO REDUCE WILDFIRE RISK TO LAHAINA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE A DEMOLITION WASTE REDUCTION WORKING GROUP.

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA TO ADOPT ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO ADDRESS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION AND IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STATEWIDE.

URGING THE INSURANCE DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO IDENTIFY FEASIBLE OPTIONS AND MECHANISMS TO PROTECT THE STATE AND ITS RESIDENTS AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVAILABILITY AND AFFORDABILITY OF INSURANCE.

URGING THE DIVISION OF STATE PARKS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO IMPROVE STATE PARKS, AND TO DEVELOP APPROPRIATE BRANDING AND NARRATIVES FOR PARKS, LANDMARKS, AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT PLACES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

RELATING TO WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT.

RELATING TO FALSE IMPERSONATION OF UNION REPRESENTATIVES.

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.

RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.

RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET TRANSACTION KIOSKS.

RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE FUELS PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT.

RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.

RELATING TO REVOLVING DOOR RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.

RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.

RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.

RELATING TO LAVA ZONE INSURANCE.

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.

RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.

Informing the Senate that on April 17, 2026, the Governor has withdrawn GEOFFREY HICKS, ANDREW SABANAL, RICHARD COLLINS, SARAH ANTONE, SHAWN KANAʻIAUPUNI, Gubernatorial Nominee to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, from consideration by the Senate (GM560, GM561, GM562, GM563, GM564).

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Crime Victim Compensation Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JO BYRNE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board on Veteran's Services, Gubernatorial Nominee, JASON SEAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Advisory Board on Veteran's Services, Gubernatorial Nominee, JANET COVINGTON, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawai'i Advisory Council on Emergency Management, Gubernatorial Nominee, ROBERT HARTER, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Paroling Authority, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHERYL INOUYE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Correctional Industries Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAYMOND MULLINS, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

URGING STATE AGENCIES AND THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WILLIAM S. RICHARDSON SCHOOL OF LAW TO COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAW STUDENTS TO ASSIST IN THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND UPDATE OF THE HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.

URGING THIS BODY TO INTRODUCE AND PASS LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH STRICT LIABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO KEEP, HARBOR, OR FEED CERTAIN ANIMALS IN A MANNER THAT RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

REQUESTING THE 911 BOARD TO ESTABLISH OR UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE WORKING GROUP TO ENGAGE WITH THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS CONTINUING ACCESS ISSUES IN THE STATE’S EMERGENCY AND 911 RESPONSE SYSTEMS.

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSING, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN THE STATE.

REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING TO INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICERS EMPLOYED BY THE STATE OF HAWAII'S DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION.

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DUST MONITORING STATIONS IN AND AROUND WAIMANALO GULCH TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.

RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT.

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES.

RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.

RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

RELATING TO AIR CARRIERS.