Hawaii Vote Reports

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.

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.

Establishes a program administered by the Hawaii Department of Education to provide free breakfast and lunch to low income students in public schools.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, or importation of "assault weapons."

Extends the deadline for mail-in voter registration from 30 days to 10 days prior to a primary or general election.

Amends the prohibition on certain assault weapons to include .50 caliber rifles and assault-weapon attachments.

Allocated an emergency appropriation of $20 million to the state Department of Education to address a significant shortfall in its school food service operations.

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.

Authorizes the use of fixed speed cameras in up to 10 school zones statewide, allowing the state or counties to administer the system.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Requires the Hawaii Office of Elections to apply for membership with the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC).

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.

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.

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.

Establishes conduct standards for the firearm industry and allows individuals and officials to sue for violations.

Replaces gender-specific terminology used in certain parental and marital matters with "gender-neutral" terminology.

Protects and expands abortion access.

Prohibits firearms in specified locations, mandates carrying a license, and restricts leaving firearms unsecured in vehicles.

Expands the state rent supplement program for kupuna aged 62 and older who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

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.

Replaces gender-specific terminology used in certain parental and marital matters with "gender-neutral" terminology.

Protects and expands abortion access.

Establishes the Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program to develop low-cost residential condominium units on state-owned and county-owned land.

Establishes conduct standards for the firearm industry and allows individuals and officials to sue for violations.

Prohibits the sale of certain fluorescent lamps as a new manufactured product.

Establishes long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in Hawaii and abroad to reduce and eliminate transportation emissions.

Raised the minimum wage to $18 an hour.

Will establish the LGBTQIA plus commission to provide programs and outreach to gay and trans individuals.

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.

Requires any Hawaii hospital in a county with an area greater than 4,000 square miles establish diversity and inclusion training for all staff.

Requires publicly held domestic corporations to have a gender-diverse board of directors.

Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

Bans numerous unfinished firearm components and home-built hobbyist firearms.

Bans utility companies from utilizing fossil fuels for energy production by the year 2045.

Limits the controversial tactic of civil asset forfeiture, in other words the tactic of taking property from individuals before a conviction.

Limits executive emergency powers utilized during the Covid-19 emergency with a legislative check.

Lowers criteria for allowing nurses to perform abortions.

Endorses the UN Climate Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.