Hawaii Votes

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 universal vaccine program under the Hawaii Department of Health to provide vaccines, such as those for influenza and COVID-19, to all residents.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Raised the minimum wage to $18 an hour.

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

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