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2025 legislation & document tracking

We are monitoring and submitting testimony for the following documents:


Additional Documents

U.S. Navy Hawaii-California Training Environmental Impact Statement

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Cesspools

SB 236

Sets deadlines and establishes tax credit for cesspool conversion, upgrades, or connections

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E-Bikes

HB 184

Prohibits a person under the age of fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Prohibits a person sixteen years of age or older from operating a class 3 electric bicycle unless the person satisfies certain requirements.

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HB 236

Increases the minimum age to operate a low-speed electric bicycle from fifteen to sixteen years of age.

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HB 435

Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. 

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Emergencies

HB 51

Requires installation and maintenance of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all state buildings, including all public schools

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HB 63

Requires all schools in the State to establish a program for high school students to provide instruction in CPR

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HB 1178

Requires the Department of Education to establish a CPR and AED training program for public school students in grades six through twelve

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SB 84

See HB 1178, additionally, establishes standards for the cardiac emergency response plan

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SB 111

Requires the State to consider hurricane resistant criteria when designing and constructing new state buildings for the capability of providing shelter refuge

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Invasive Species

HB 1220

Appropriates funds for the removal of the majano anemone from Kaneohe Bay 

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SB 658

Funds the Hawai'i Ant Lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State 

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Noise

HB 102

Prohibits the issuance of a certificate of inspection for a moped or motor vehicle that has been altered, installed, or otherwise modified in any way which will noticeably increase the noise emitted

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HB 470

Prohibits the sale of any leaf blower, string trimmer, or weed whacker that does not meet the ANSI B-175.2 class 1 rating

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HB 810

Establishes a private right of action for any person to bring a civil action against the owner or operator of the helicopter in violation of FAA and federal laws and collect damages and litigation costs

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SB 359

Defines "residential zone" for purposes of leaf blower restrictions to include residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts

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SB 365

Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Repeals the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies

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SB 1197

Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to carry aircraft liability insurance coverage

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SB 1216

Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle not being equipped with a noisy muffler or exhaust system

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Rentals/Housing/Land

HB 1266

Establishes the Hawaiʻi Community Housing and Rental Oversight Agency to establish and oversee a process for receiving and addressing complaints relating to short-term vacation rentals, in coordination with the county planning departments. Establishes penalties for noncompliance. Prohibits persons with interests in short-term vacation rentals from serving on governing boards of planned communities and condominiums

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SB 25

Authorizes a county to reduce the number of housing units that may be built within any portion of the county only if the county increases the number of housing units that may be built elsewhere in the county, such that there is no net loss in residential capacity 

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SB 198

Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety. Requires DLNR to request that the military agree to remediation of existing leased lands prior to the end of the lease term

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SB 210

Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction

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Term Limits

HB 298

Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of twelve years in the house of representatives or senate, or both

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HB 570

See above HB 298

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Water, etc.

HB 348

Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests

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HB 780

Establishes a Desalination Planning Task Force to examine the feasibility of, and develop a plan and timeline for, the use desalination as a source of potable water in the State

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SB 664

Expands the duties and powers of the Department of Health that relate to water quality and water quality testing to ensure the safety and health of Hawaiʻi's residents

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SB 1239

Prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate golf courses subject to certain exceptions. Defines potable water.

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