#proposed legislation

Tokuda, Case introduce measure aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks trafficking

Measure proposed by the 2 Hawaiʻi Democrats in the U.S. House expands federal money laundering laws to cover illegal movement of fireworks across state lines.

Hirono joins bipartisan effort to expedite recovery of missing service members

The bipartisan Bring Our Heroes Home Act would eliminate obstacles preventing families and caseworkers from accessing records needed for recovery of America’s prisoners of war and missing in action.

Legislation looks to TAME extreme weather, wildfires with help of AI

Bipartisan TAME Extreme Weather and Wildfires Act introduced in U.S. Senate by Hawai’i Democrat Schatz and Montana Republican Sheehy would use artificial intelligence to better protect communities from increasing toll of extreme weather and wildfires.

Community invited to briefing about proposed registration process for short-term vacation rentals

Proposed Hawai‘i County legislation intends to provide clearer understanding of scale and presence of short-term vacation rentals on the island and ensure all are operating within legal guidelines.