Hawaii

SB1434 Universal Vaccine Program (passed 40 to 9 on 5/2/2025). Establishes a universal vaccine program under the Hawaii Department of Health to provide vaccines, such as those for influenza and COVID-19, to all residents. The Hawaii State Department of Health is authorized to set rules for implementation, and the program includes purchasing, distributing, and maintaining a vaccine stockpile.

SB1434 Universal Vaccine Program (passed 23 to 2 on 5/2/2025). Establishes a universal vaccine program under the Hawaii Department of Health to provide vaccines, such as those for influenza and COVID-19, to all residents.

SB1300 Free School Meals (passed 49 to 1 on 4/30/2025). Establishes a program administered by the Hawaii Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to low income students in public schools. The program is funded through state appropriations starting on July 1, 2025.

SB30 Mandatory Helmet Requirement (passed 47 to 3 on 4/30/2025). Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require all operators and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds to wear safety helmets. This bill eliminates exemptions for individuals over 18 and imposes fines for noncompliance.

SB30 Mandatory Helmet Requirement (passed 22 to 3 on 4/30/2025). Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require all operators and passengers of motorcycles, motor scooters, and mopeds to wear safety helmets. This bill eliminates exemptions for individuals over 18 and imposes fines for non-compliance to increase public safety by reducing head injuries.

SB1300 Free School Meals (passed 25 to 0 on 4/30/2025). Establishes a program administered by the Hawaii Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to low income students in public schools.

SCR132 UN Global Plastics Treaty (passed 48 to 3 on 4/14/2025). Encourages the State of Hawaii to adopt recommendations from the UN Global Plastics Treaty and the Rapa Nui Summit Declaration to address plastic pollution, climate justice, and sustainable development.

SCR157 UN Law of the Sea Treaty (passed 23 to 2 on 4/3/2025). Urges Hawaii to adopt the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), a treaty establishing international rules for ocean governance.

HB392 "Ghost Gun" Ban (passed 22 to 3 on 3/31/2025). Prohibits the manufacture, sale, possession, transfer, or acquisition of unserialized "ghost gun" firearms. This legislation imposes felony penalties for violations, and requires existing owners to serialize or dispose of such firearms by January 1, 2026.

HB893 "Assault Weapon" Ban (passed 39 to 9 on 3/4/2025). Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, or importation of "assault weapons."

SB350 Contraception State Constitutional Amendment (passed 21 to 4 on 3/4/2025). Proposes an amendment to Article I of the Hawaii State Constitution to establish a right to contraception that protects a person's ability to obtain contraceptives and access contraception-related services.

HB408 Vote-by-mail Extension (passed 47 to 0 on 2/28/2025). Extends the deadline for mail-in voter registration from 30 days to 10 days prior to a primary or general election.

SB3011 Draconian Noise Regulation (Passed 22 to 3 on 5/1/2024). Prohibits operating weed whackers within 100 feet of residential zones, with exceptions for government entities during emergencies, and extends permissible usage times for leaf blowers and weed whackers in or near residential zones

SB2443 Speed Enforcement Cameras (Passed 21 to 4 on 5/1/2024). Authorizes the use of fixed speed cameras in up to 10 school zones statewide, allowing the state or counties to administer the system.

SB2753 State and Federal Code Alignment (Passed 25 to 0 on 5/1/2024). Aligns Hawaii's building codes with federal EPA regulations by allowing substitute refrigerants, supporting climate goals and easing compliance with the phasedown of HFCs under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.

SB3091 Food Cost Increase (Passed 25 to 0 on 5/1/2024). Allocated an emergency appropriation of $20 million to the state Department of Education to address a significant shortfall in its school food service operations.

SB2240 ERIC Membership (Passed 42 to 9 on 5/1/2024). Requires the Hawaii Office of Elections to apply for membership with the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).

SB572 Biosecurity Emergency Powers (Passed 58 to 3 on 5/1/2024). Allows the state Department of Agriculture, with the governor's approval, to declare a "biosecurity emergency" in response to outbreaks of invasive pests or organisms that threaten the state's economy or environment.

SB2845 Ammunition Age Restriction (Passed 45 to 6 on 5/1/2024). Prohibits individuals from selling ammunition to a person under the age of 21. Additionally, it prohibits individuals under the age of 21vfrom owning, possessing, or controlling ammunition.

SB2753 State and Federal Code Alignment (Passed 49 to 2 on 5/1/2024). Aligns Hawaii's building codes with federal EPA regulations by allowing substitute refrigerants, supporting climate goals and easing compliance with the phasedown of HFCs under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020.

SB3125 Consent and Medical Care for Minors (Passed 21 to 3 on 4/25/2024). Allows minors aged 14 and older to consent to medical care related to sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and preventive measures like HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis without requiring parental approval.

HB2231 Woke Law Enforcement (Passed 45 to 3 on 4/17/2024). Sets a statewide goal for each law-enforcement agency to increase the employment of female officers to 30% by 2030, and mandates that agencies actively recruit from diverse backgrounds, including schools of social work, to enhance diversity within the force.

SB3196 Weapons Ban Expansion (Passed 17 to 8 on 3/5/2024). Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault-weapon attachments.

HB1989 Raw Milk (Passed 39 to 10 on 3/5/2024). Legalizes the direct sale of raw milk and raw-milk products from producers to consumers for human consumption, under specific conditions. It also allowed raw goat milk sales for pet use.

SB1417 Climate Change (Passed 24 to 1 on 5/4/2023). Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to consider the impacts of climate change, sea level rise, and climate-resilient development in the design and siting of buildings in the Kakaako and Kalaeloa community development districts.

SB898 Socialized Housing (Passed 25 to 0 on 5/4/2024). Expands the state rent supplement program for kupuna aged 62 and older who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

SB865 State Housing (Passed 42 to 7 on 5/4/2023). Establishes the Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program to develop low-cost residential condominium units on state-owned and county-owned land.

SB Woke Terminology (Passed 22 to 3 on 5/2/2023). Replaces gender-specific terminology used in certain parental and marital matters with "gender-neutral" terminology.

SB1230 2nd Amendment Restrictions (Passed 22 to 3 on 5/2/2023). Prohibits firearms in specified locations, mandates carrying a license, and restricts leaving firearms unsecured in vehicles.

SB1024 Zero Emissions (Passed 50 to 0 on 5/2/2023). Establishes long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in Hawaii and abroad to reduce and eliminate transportation emissions.

HB192 Light Bulbs (Passed 48 to 3 on 5/2/2023). Prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps as a new manufactured product.

SB109 Woke Terminology (Passed 45 to 6 on 5/2/2023). Replaces gender-specific terminology used in certain parental and marital matters with "gender-neutral" terminology.

HB426 Anti-Firearm Industry (Passed 21 to 3 on 4/11/2023). Establishes conduct standards for the firearm industry and allows individuals and officials to sue for violations.

SB1 Abortion (Passed 43 to 7 on 3/17/23). Protects and expands abortion access.

SB1 Abortion (Passed 22 to 3 on 3/7/23). Protects and expands abortion access.

HB426 Anti-Firearm Industry (Passed 42 to 9 on 3/2/2023). Establishes conduct standards for the firearm industry and allows individuals and officials to sue for violations.

HB2075 Gun Restrictions (Passed 22 to 3 on 5/3/2022). Extends the time period in which an approved handgun permit may be used to make an acquisition 10 days to 30 days. It also eliminates the requirement that authorities physically examine firearms upon registration for transfers by licensed dealers.

HB2670 Establishing LGBTQIA+ Bureaucracy (Passed 25 to 0 on 5/3/2022). Will establish the LGBTQIA plus commission to provide programs and outreach to gay and trans individuals.

HB2510 18 Dollar Minimum Wage (Passed 25 to 0 on 5/3/2022). Raised the minimum wage to $18 an hour.

SCR243 Paris Agreement and Agenda 2030 (Passed 25 to 0 on 4/18/2022). Endorses the UN Climate Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

HB1366 Hobbyist Firearm Ban (Passed 42 to 8 on 4/13/2021). Bans numerous unfinished firearm components and home-built hobbyist firearms.

SB294 Limiting Asset Forfeiture Abuse (Passed 48 to 2 on 4/8/2021). Limits the controversial tactic of civil asset forfeiture, in other words the tactic of taking property from individuals before a conviction.

SB694 UN Agenda 2030 (Passed 25 to 0 on 3/9/2021). Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

SB1285 Diversity & Inclusion (Passed 25 to 0 on 3/9/2021). Requires any Hawaii hospital in a county with an area greater than 4,000 square miles establish diversity and inclusion training for all staff.

Permitting Nurses to Perform Abortions (Passed 42 to 9 on 3/9/2021). Lowers criteria for allowing nurses to perform abortions.

SB193 Woke Discrimination (Passed 24 to 0 on 3/5/2021). Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have a gender-diverse board of directors.

HB103 Ending the Covid-19 Emergency (Passed 50 to 0 3/5/2021). Limits executive emergency powers utilized during the Covid-19 emergency with a legislative check.

HB111 Banning Fossil Fuels (Passed 45 to 5 on 3/4/2021). Bans utility companies from utilizing fossil fuels for energy production by the year 2045.