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HB9 HD1
Hawaii; Purple Heart State
DESIGNATING HAWAII AS A PURPLE HEART STATE.
Designates Hawaii as a Purple Heart State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/10/2026- Referred to PSM/WLA. |
KONG |
PSM/WLA |
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HB20 HD1 SD2
DCCA; Insurance Division; Study; Homeowners Insurance; Lava Zones; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAVA ZONE INSURANCE.
Requires the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study on the homeowners insurance market for lava zones 1 and 2. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
ILAGAN |
CPN, WAM |
SB707 |
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HB48 HD2 SD1
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Hawaii-Grown and -Processed Coffee; Geographic Origin; Regional Origin
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines "regional origin". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN |
AEN, CPN |
SB500 |
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HB54 HD2 SD2
Excessive Speeding; Vehicle; Property Forfeiture; Penalties
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Increases penalties for a third or subsequent offense within five years of excessive speeding to a misdemeanor. Increases penalties for a second offense within five years of excessive speeding. Authorizes the court, as part of the person's sentencing for the third or subsequent offense, to order that the vehicle used by the person in the commission of the offense be subject to forfeiture. Requires individuals convicted of excessive speeding to be subject to identification processing procedures. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/17/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KITAGAWA |
TRS, JDC |
SB97 |
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HB86 HD2 SD1
DLNR; Makai Watch; Marine Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the establishment of full-time equivalent permanent Makai Watch Coordinator positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/17/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SOUZA |
WLA, WAM |
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HB127 HD1 SD1
Pretrial Release; Bail
RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Requires bail to be set in an amount that the defendant can afford based on certain factors. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TARNAS, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JDC |
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HB139 HD2 SD1
Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Iatrogenic Infertility; Medically Necessary Treatment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
QUINLAN, AMATO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB642 |
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HB146 HD2
Judiciary; Olelo Hawaii Initiatives; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘ŌLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/12/2026- Referred to JDC/HWN, WAM. |
TARNAS, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WARD |
JDC/HWN, WAM |
SB781 |
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HB175 HD1
Real Property Maintenance; Neglect; Fines; Enforcement; State; Counties
RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
Requires owners or lessees of real property to maintain their property and establish penalties for failure to do so. Allows for exceptions. Requires DOA to establish rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the proliferation of invasive species. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules for the enforcement and collection of fines for violations relating to the prevention of wildfires and other public safety hazards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2026- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WLA/AEN/PSM, JDC |
SB1080 |
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HB177 HD1 SD1
Department of Transportation; Civil Identification Card; Free of Charge; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Makes the issuance or renewal of a civil identification card free of charge. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1) |
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4/17/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
LAMOSAO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TRS, WAM |
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HB194 HD1
Maritime Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO MARITIME DAY.
Designates May 22 of each year as Maritime Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/2/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
SOUZA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
WLA |
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HB202 HD1 SD2
DLIR; Employment Security Law; Adequate Reserve Fund; Actuarial Study; Report
RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.
Amends the definition of "adequate reserve fund" by increasing the multiplier used to calculate its amount from the existing factor of 1, to unspecified amounts for calendar year 2026 and for calendar year 2027 and thereafter. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct an actuarial study and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
SAYAMA, LEE, M., TAKENOUCHI, YAMASHITA |
LBT, WAM |
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HB212 HD2 SD1
OHHS; Homelessness; Return-to-Home Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TAM, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB360 |
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HB214 HD1 SD2
DLE; ATG; Retirees; ERS; EUTF; Benefits; School Resource Officers; Investigators; Counties; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits under the System or the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund if the retirant is employed in a position needed for succession planning, as a law enforcement officer stationed at a public school as a resource officer, as an investigator, or in a management position excluded from collective bargaining, subject to certain conditions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers or investigators. (SD2) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TAKAYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT, WAM |
SB99 |
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HB218 HD1
DOH; Hospitals; Surgical Smoke; Exposure Prevention; Operating Rooms; Policies
RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
Requires any hospital licensed by the Department of Health that has an operating room to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/5/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Woodson excused (1). |
TAKAYAMA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB393 |
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HB244 HD1 SD1
DHS; Community-based Organizations; Social Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to collaborate with contracted community-based organizations to address the need for social services in the State. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MARTEN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HHS, WAM |
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HB256 HD2 SD1
Waste-to-energy Facility; Emissions; Standards; Air Pollution Control Permit
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Requires an owner or operator of a waste-to-energy facility to comply with certain United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations for emission limitations as they existed on 12/31/2024, unless emission limitations are made more stringent by federal regulations or by the state air pollution control permit issued to that owner or operator by the Department of Health. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN |
HHS/AEN, CPN |
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HB276 HD1 SD1
Condominiums; Homeowner-Developers; Annual Report
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Excludes a homeowner-developer from the annual requirement to file a developer's report and pay a fee if the homeowner's development consists of no more than two units, one in which the developer has resided as their principal place of residence for at least ten years and one for which the initial sale of the other unit has been completed, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TARNAS, EVSLIN, GARCIA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
CPN, WAM |
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HB286 HD2 SD1
Individual Housing Account; Pre-tax Savings; Maximum Annual Deduction; Increase
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
For taxable years, beginning 1/1/2026, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, WARD |
HSG, ECD, FIN |
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HB303 HD2 SD2
Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Dietitians; Physician Assistants; Social Workers; Residency Programs; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee; Director of Health
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing "primary care" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds dietitians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and representatives of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
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3/20/2026- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409). |
TAKAYAMA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TODD |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
SB1070 |
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HB306 HD2 SD1 CD1
State Water Code; CWRM; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Makes failure to maintain a natural stream channel that causes an unreasonable and substantial physical obstruction of the natural flow of water a violation of the State Water Code, with certain exceptions. Establishes a period of time after receipt of written notice of certain violations of the State Water Code during which a violator may remedy the violation or enter into a corrective action plan with the Commission on Water Resource Management (CWRM). Gives CWRM the discretion to impose a minimum penalty per State Water Code violation, increases the maximum penalty per violation, and authorizes CWRM to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors CWRM must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Prohibits the State from acquiring a fee simple interest in any artificial watercourse, including a canal or ditch, under certain circumstances. Allows the State to acquire a fee simple interest in the artificial watercourse if the Legislature provides prior approval by concurrent resolution. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Ratcliffe excused. |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TARNAS, TODD |
WLA, JDC/WAM |
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HB309 HD1 SD1
UH; Fishponds; Working Group; Inventory; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Establishes a fishpond inventory working group within the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to create an inventory and map of all fishponds on state land and conduct a literature review. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/17/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EDU, WAM. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
WLA/EDU, WAM |
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HB322 HD2
Elections; Motor Vehicle Permits and Licenses; Identification Cards
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Authorizes state agencies to implement automatic voter registration if designated by the Office of Elections. Requires eligible applicants for instruction permits, provisional licenses, driver's licenses, and identification cards to be automatically registered or preregistered to vote unless the applicant opts out. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/19/2026- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KAPELA, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD |
GVO, JDC |
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HB344 HD1 SD2
HSEO; DOT; DAGS; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that a number of the parking stalls, as determined by the Department of Accounting and General Services, shall be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/23/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 817). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TODD |
EIG/GVO, WAM |
SB1089 |
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HB348 HD1 SD1
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Beginning 7/1/2026 for lodging establishments with more than fifty sleeping room accommodations, and beginning 1/1/2028 for lodging establishments with fifty or fewer sleeping room accommodations, prohibits the provision of 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. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
LOWEN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TODD |
EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC |
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HB350 HD2
Energy; Water Heater System Requirements; Heat Pump Water Heaters; Variance
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/7/2026- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN |
EIG/HOU, CPN |
SB748 |
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HB369 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-364, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB255 |
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HB370 HD2 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; OHA; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB256 |
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HB371 HD1 SD1
CSC; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state or county grantees and officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors or grantees from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees, candidates, or any person for any political purpose for the duration of the contract. Requires any unlawful contribution to be returned to the contributor or it will escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Requires disclosures of the names of any officers and immediate adult family members of a state or county contractor or grantee for contracts exceeding a certain amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB257 |
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HB376 HD2
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection of Cesspools; Accelerated Deadlines; Inventory Report; Legislature ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Accelerates the deadlines for the required upgrades, conversions, or connections of priority level 1 and priority level 2 cesspools to 2035 and 2040, respectively, and repeals the 1/1/2050 deadline for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of all remaining cesspools. Before 1/1/2050, requires the Director of Health to prepare and submit to the Legislature an inventory of every remaining cesspool in the State as of 1/1/2045, including cesspools that were granted exemptions by the Director of Health, recommending whether or not and by what date the cesspool should be: (1) Upgraded or converted to a Director-approved wastewater system; or (2) Connected to a sewerage system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Kila, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB472 |
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HB389 HD1 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNCREWED AIRCRAFT OFFENSES.
Clarifies the applicable felony offenses for using an uncrewed aircraft in the furtherance of the commission of a felony. (SD1) |
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4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
SB282 |
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HB395 HD1 SD1
Judiciary Package; Jury Duty; Juror and Prospective Juror Compensation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB261 |
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HB423 HD2 SD1
Workers' Compensation; Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Certified Providers; Automatic Approval
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of rehabilitation services. Requires providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment. Requires providers to file an employee's vocational plan no later than ninety days after submitting an initial evaluation report, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KITAGAWA, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
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HB428 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
AEN, WAM |
SB1250 |
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HB429 HD1 SD1
Department of Education; Executive Office on Early Learning; Public Preschools; Teachers; Teacher Assistants; Equipment; Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds to hire teachers and teacher assistants and for equipment and services for public preschools. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
EDU, WAM |
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HB432 HD1 SD2
HHFDC; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Workforce Rental Housing; For-Sale Housing; Rules; Prioritization; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to prioritize development of workforce rental and for-sale housing projects for qualified residents. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt administrative rules. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
HOU, WAM |
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HB433 HD1 SD1
DCR; Reentry Services; Community-Based Services; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for reentry services to connect offenders with community-based services. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA, Lamosao |
PSM, WAM |
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HB437 HD1 SD1
Filipino Caucus; DBEDT; Out-of-state Office; Republic of the Philippines; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in the Republic of the Philippines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/17/2026- Re-Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM. |
ILAGAN, COCHRAN, GARRETT, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDT/WLA, WAM |
SB817 |
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HB448 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Businesses; Technology Enablement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY ENABLEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses, including those related to the tourism sector, with technology enablement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TAM, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDT, WAM |
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HB454 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Economic Diversification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes state goals related to economic diversification. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology and Development Corporation to meet those goals. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit annual reports over three years to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
ILAGAN |
EDT, WAM |
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HB455 HD1 SD2
DBEDT; Start-Up Business; Financing; Support; Contracted Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the contracting of services for start-up business financing and support. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
ILAGAN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KONG, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WARD |
EDT, WAM |
SB132 |
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HB458 HD2 SD1
Brother Joseph Dutton Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.
Designates April 27 of every year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. Effective 4/27/2843. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
ILAGAN |
WLA |
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HB463 HD3 SD2
Judiciary; Eviction Records; Disassociations; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS.
Requires the Judiciary to conduct a study to determine the ability, best approaches, various issues, and potential impacts of requiring courts to disassociate a residential tenant from an eviction proceeding brought by a landlord in certain circumstances. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
5/1/2026- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:30 PM; Conference Room 224. |
GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD |
HSG, CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB154 |
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HB469 HD2 SD2
DCAB; Disability Travel Placard; Disabled Persons Parking
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit but does not have a valid special license plate, and provides proof of travel. (SD2) |
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4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TODD |
HHS, JDC |
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HB472 HD1 SD2 CD1
Digitized Identification Cards; Valid Identification
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
Authorizes the display of a mobile driver's license to a law enforcement officer on a mobile electronic device, under certain conditions. Limits a law enforcement officer's access to only the information necessary to verify the driver's license credential when displayed electronically. (CD1) |
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5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, HASHEM, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Tam |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
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HB480 HD1 SD1
Workers' Compensation; Functional Capacity Examination; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination and refer an injured employee for the examination without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity examinations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
LBT, CPN/WAM |
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HB504 HD2 SD2
DLNR; DOA; HTA; Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Transportation; Transient Accommodations Tax; Minimum Tax; Increase; Natural Resources; Working Group; Fees; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
Amends the transient accommodations tax rate beginning on 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires collection of a monthly tax of $20 per passenger per port entry or any commercial passenger vessel at any port facility under the jurisdiction of the department of taxation. Establishes a Transient Accommodation Tax Enforcement Working Group. Requires the transfer of all agricultural leases under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for certain environmental stewardship projects. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Tourism Authority for its operating budget request. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/17/2026- Re-Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM. |
ICHIYAMA |
EDT/WLA, WAM |
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HB510 HD1 SD2
CWRM; Water Shortage and Emergency; Water Shortage Declaration; Notice
RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.
Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. Limits the duration of a water shortage declaration to ninety days. Limits water usage restrictions imposed on a permittee or owner and operator to twenty per cent of the permittee's or owner and operator's last reported monthly use. Requires CWRM to maintain a list of names and postal or email addresses of persons who request notification of a water shortage declaration and send them a copy of a notice of a water shortage declaration whenever water shortage is declared. Effective 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
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4/17/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
ICHIYAMA, HASHEM, TARNAS |
WLA, JDC |
SB145 |
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HB528 HD1
Residential Leases; State Lands; County Lands; Exemption
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.
Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2025, for an initial period of no less than ninety-nine years from state law governing residential leaseholds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/2/2026- Re-Referred to CPN/WLA, JDC. |
MIYAKE, LAMOSAO |
CPN/WLA, JDC |
SB77 |
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HB542 HD1
University of Hawaii; Scholarships; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.
Expands the Hawaii promise program to provide scholarships for the unmet needs of qualified students at any four-year university of Hawaii campus who meet certain criteria. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
2/2/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
GARRETT, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, SOUZA |
EDU, WAM |
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HB548 HD1
UH; Saint Francis School; Campus; Acquisition; Revenue Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE SAINT FRANCIS SCHOOL CAMPUS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the acquisition of the Saint Francis School campus located at 2707 Pamoa Road in Honolulu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/2/2026- Re-Referred to EDU/EIG, WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, SOUZA |
EDU/EIG, WAM |
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HB549 HD3 SD1
UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Childcare; Early Learning Opportunities; Professions and Occupations; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:50PM in Conference Room 229. |
GARRETT, CHUN, EVSLIN, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
EDU, WAM |
SB426 |
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HB563 HD1 SD1
UH; Institute for Astronomy; Space Sciences and Engineering Initiative; Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Stipends; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for high school and college students. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/17/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, GARRETT, KAHALOA, LOWEN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
EDU, WAM |
SB767, SB1268 |
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HB596 HD1 SD1
Emergency Management; Disasters; Emergencies; Definitions
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI |
PSM, WAM |
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HB606 HD1 SD1
DHHL; Repair and Maintenance; Mercantile Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS.
Appropriates funds to be used by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for mercantile projects, as well as lump sum repair and maintenance, in fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
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HB620 HD1 SD1
DOE; Braille; Low Vision or Blind Students; Individualized Educational Programs; Section 504 Plans; Braille Instruction; Print Instructional Materials; Braille Literacy Resource Center; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes braille literacy as a policy of the State. Requires literacy assessments for eligible low vision and blind students to include braille instruction and the use of braille. Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules. Establishes the Braille Literacy Resource Center. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB643 HD2 SD1
Department of Agriculture; University of Hawaii; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
Establishes short-term management initiatives for the coconut rhinoceros beetle response program. Appropriates funds for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/17/2026- Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WARD |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
SB686 |
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HB644 HD2
Single-use Plastic Food Ware Containing PFAS; Prohibition; Solid Waste; PFAS
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits the distribution, sale, or use of single-use plastic food ware containing plastic with regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances by businesses beginning on 1/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/18/2026- Re-Referred to CPN/AEN, JDC. |
MARTEN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LOWEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TODD |
CPN/AEN, JDC |
SB1020 |
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HB649 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; State Small Boat Harbors; Permits; Fees
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Revises provisions relating to state small boat harbors fees and permits. (CD1) |
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5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
HASHEM |
WLA, WAM |
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HB661 HD2
Environmental Review; Permitted Activities
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Permits, under certain circumstances, a previously permitted or authorized activity challenged as being subject to environmental review to continue while the applicable agency or applicant conducts an environmental assessment, prepares an environmental impact statement, or determines whether the activity is exempt. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
2/2/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC. |
HASHEM |
WLA/AEN, JDC |
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HB664 HD1 SD2
AG; DLE; Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission; Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund; Gun Violence Resource Bank; Gun Establishment; Grants; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to conduct community outreach on gun violence prevention, develop and administer a grant program for gun violence prevention, and develop and administer a gun violence resource bank. Moves the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission from the Office of the Attorney General to the Department of Law Enforcement. Replaces the Attorney General with the Director of Law Enforcement as Chair of the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission and includes the Attorney General as a commission member. Establishes the Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KILA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB774 |
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HB676 HD1
PUC; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Communication Services; Correctional Facilities; Hawaii Youth Correctional Facilities; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH AND ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Requires the State's youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free and accessible voice communication services for incarcerated persons in state correctional facilities. Prohibits any state agency from deriving revenue or financial benefit from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BELATTI, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
PBS/HSH, CPC, FIN |
SB782 |
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HB697 HD2 SD1
DLE; DOT; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems; Violations; Evidence; State Highway Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement, in addition to county police departments, to perform certain actions in reviewing recorded images produced by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds from the State Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA |
TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB1208 |
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HB698 HD1 SD2
Penal Code; Animal Cruelty; Pet Animals; Service Animals; Law Enforcement Animals; Penalties
RELATING TO ANIMAL CRUELTY.
Increases the criminal penalties for the offenses of cruelty to animals in the first and second degree that involve pet animals. Increases the criminal penalty for a second or subsequent offense of causing injury or death to a service animal or law enforcement animal. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KILA, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, OLDS, TAM, TODD |
JDC |
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HB701 HD3 SD2
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Executive Office on Aging; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Executive Office on Aging. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HHS, WAM |
SB879 |
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HB706 HD1 SD1
Skateboards; Helmet Requirement; Minors
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Requires all skateboard users under the age of sixteen to wear a helmet while operating a skateboard. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
TAKENOUCHI |
TRS, JDC |
SB344 |
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HB714 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Education; Health Care Workforce; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to support educational training programs to expand the State's health care workforce, including funding to support health care certification programs offered in public high schools and education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WARD |
HHS/EDT, WAM |
SB294 |
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HB716 HD1 SD1
Health Infrastructure Grant Program; Health Information Technologies; State Health Planning and Development Agency; FQHCs; Rural Health Clinics; Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Centers; Native Hawaiian Health Centers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Health Information Technology Infrastructure Grant Program within the Department of Health, to be administered by the State Health Planning and Development Agency, to support health information technology infrastructure and the implementation of interoperable health information technologies in federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program centers, and Native Hawaiian health centers. Appropriates funds for the grant program. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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3/20/2026- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB959 |
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HB740 HD2 SD2
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Counties; Accessory Dwelling Units; Purchase of Equity; Voluntary Deed Restrictions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity in an accessory dwelling unit by the State. Specifies eligible homeowners or homebuyers for the Program to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on the property. Appropriates moneys for infrastructure projects. Sunsets 1/1/2031. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAHALOA, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TARNAS, WARD |
HOU, WAM |
SB491 |
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HB772 HD1
Campaign Funds; Permitted Uses
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Disallows the use of campaign funds to purchase up to two tickets for an event or fundraiser held by another candidate or committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/10/2026- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB773 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Grant Specialist; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions to assist farmers and ranchers in meeting the requirements to receive grants offered by the United States Department of Agriculture, State, counties, or private entities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
AEN, WAM |
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HB782 HD1 SD1
DOA; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, EVSLIN, HASHEM, KAPELA, KILA, LAMOSAO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA |
AEN, WAM |
SB1185 |
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HB784 HD1 SD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Department of Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Makes an appropriation for the operation of an additional ambulance for the island of Hawaii to be based in Makalei. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
LOWEN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
HHS, WAM |
SB569 |
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HB812 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Local Produce; Specifications
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes a contract for the purchase of local produce having a value of more than $25,000 to be for a term of at least five years, under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
GVO, WAM |
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HB814 HD1
DOH; Youth Cannabis Use; Public Health and Informational Campaign; Community-based Organizations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to develop and implement a public health and informational campaign and contract with community-based organizations to prevent substance misuse and treat substance use disorder among youth. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, GARRETT, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
HLT, FIN |
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HB815 HD1
Employer-Union Trust Fund; Health Plans; Prepaid Health Care Act
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires the health benefits plan or plans established by the Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund board to meet or exceed the requirements of the Prepaid Health Care Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1). |
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3/10/2026- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, HOLT, LEE, M., MARTEN, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM |
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HB816 HD1 SD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; DOH; Paramedics; Buprenorphine; Opioid Overdose; Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
Authorizes licensed paramedics in a county with a population of 100,000 or less to administer buprenorphine after administration of an opioid antagonist in cases of opioid overdoses, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to implement a two-year phased pilot program beginning in one county with a population of 100,000 or less and authorizes expansion of the program statewide as additional treatment resources become available. Requires a report to the Legislature evaluating program outcomes. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (SD1) |
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3/23/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
SB851 |
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HB818 HD2
Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District; Establishment; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE WAIAKEA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District and the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Hawaii Community Development Authority as it relates to the new development district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/17/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, HASHEM, KAHALOA, KUSCH, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
WLA/EDT, WAM |
SB1078 |
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HB826 HD2
Land Use; Residential Housing; Agricultural Workforce Housing; Long-term Rentals; Workforce Fee Simple Ownership; County Planning Commission; Agricultural Districts; Special Permit
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes a county planning commission, by special permit, to permit land uses exclusively providing residential housing for purposes of agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership in an agricultural district, under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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2/2/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, JDC. |
EVSLIN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, MIYAKE, SOUZA, TARNAS |
WLA/HOU, JDC |
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HB833 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; DURF; Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program; Affordable Housing; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five-year Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program to provide community land trusts with a line of credit to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for certain households. Requires reports to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for establishment of the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2030. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, Kila |
HOU, WAM |
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HB850 HD1 SD1
Condominium Associations; Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting; Mail Voting; Cumulative Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies an association board's authority with respect to calling electronic meetings, electronic voting, and mail voting. Clarifies that, in condominium elections, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates regardless of whether they are nominated. Clarifies that individual votes are used in cumulative voting. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
ICHIYAMA |
CPN |
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HB904 HD1 SD1
BOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Public Charter Schools; Annual Report; Review
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to submit an annual report on public charter schools before the opening day of each Regular Session of the Legislature. Requires the Board of Education to review and approve the annual report before the report is issued to the Governor, Legislature, and the public. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
WOODSON, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, SOUZA, TODD |
EDU |
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HB916 HD1 SD1
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Affordable Housing; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Allows tax credits claimed under the State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program to be used to offset taxes imposed by the state transient accommodations tax law. Specifies that tax credit amounts applied to state transient accommodations taxes be limited to state transient accommodations taxes imposed in the same county in which the qualified low-income building is located. Makes permanent Act 129, SLH 2016. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HASHEM |
HOU/EDT, WAM |
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HB918 HD2 SD1
DOH; Labeling Requirements; Do Not Flush; Premoistened Nonwoven Disposable Wipes; Consumer Protection; Waste; Environmental Protection; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LABELING.
Establishes labeling requirements for certain premoistened nonwoven disposable wipes. Requires certain manufacturers of covered products to submit for approval, their "DO NOT FLUSH" label notices and symbols to the United States Environmental Protection Agency by 1/1 2026. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
HOLT, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, TODD |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB939 HD1 SD2
Alcohol; Liquor Tax Law; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverage; Definition; Rate
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Defines "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $0.93 per wine gallon. Increases small craft producer production limits. Sunsets 12/31/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/23/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 817). |
TODD, QUINLAN |
CPN, WAM |
SB641 |
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HB963 HD2 SD2
Assault in the First and Second Degrees; Strict Liability; Attendant Circumstances; Elders
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was seventy years of age or older. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
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4/23/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 738). |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD |
HHS, JDC |
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HB966 HD2
Agricultural Tourism Activities; LUC; Uniform Statewide Standards
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State for all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning department. Requires agricultural tourism activities to coexist with an agricultural activity on a farming operation and requires termination of the agricultural tourism activities upon cessation of the agricultural activity, except under certain circumstances. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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2/2/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/WLA/EDT/EIG, WAM. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN/WLA/EDT/EIG, WAM |
SB1251 |
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HB988 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation scores, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation scores after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
SB1307 |
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HB989 HD1
DAGS; Plans; Land Survey; Subdivision; Maps
RELATING TO PLANS.
Removes outdated requirements for plans filed with the registrar's office. Updates the permissible drawing scales used in plans. Clarifies statutory fees are pursuant to rules adopted by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/2/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/GVO, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/GVO, WAM |
SB1308 |
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HB1008 HD2
DLNR; Review of Proposed State Affordable Housing Projects; Request for Determination; Historic Review Requirements
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS OF STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed State affordable housing project within ninety days of a request for determination. Bases the historic review requirements on the project area's known or likely density of historic, cultural, and archaeological resources or previous identification of no significant historic properties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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2/2/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/HOU, JDC |
SB1327 |
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HB1020 HD1 SD2
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Report; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Establishes a Carbon Sequestration, Underground Water, and Geothermal Exploration Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and requires a related statewide environmental assessment. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
SB1339 |
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HB1025 HD1
East-West Center; Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc.; Chapter 42F Exemption; General Fund Appropriations
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INTERCHANGE BETWEEN EAST AND WEST, INC.
Designates the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc., as the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. Exempts general fund appropriations to the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/2/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA, WAM |
SB1344 |
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HB1036 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-10; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1355 |
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HB1037 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1356 |
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HB1039 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Bargaining Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB1358 |
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HB1050 HD1 SD1
Insurance; Net Solvency Report; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Dental Insurers
RELATING TO TITLE 24, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Provides amendments to net solvency report filing requirements for mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and dental insurers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
SB1369 |
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HB1059 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Civil Service; Exempt Positions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Converts the Emergency Management Specialist series positions at level V and higher in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency from civil service status to exempt status. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeal on 7/1/2027. (SD2) |
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4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB1378 |
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HB1079 HD1 SD1
DHS; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Trauma-informed Care; Child Welfare Services; Assessment; Training; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
Directs the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to, either directly or by contract, design, administer, and implement a program for trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for the Department of Human Services Child Welfare Services Branch staff. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB1398 |
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HB1087 HD2 SD1
DHHL; Historic Preservation; Project Reviews; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction, except under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2026. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, JDC/WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/WLA, JDC/WAM |
SB1406 |
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HB1131 HD1 SD1
DOH; Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program; Houseless Individuals; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN INTENSIVE MOBILE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOUSELESS INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS BRAIN DISORDERS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a 2-year Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services to chronically houseless individuals suffering from serious brain disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/23/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB1450 |
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HB1141 HD1 SD2
BLNR; Public Land; Lease Terms and Conditions; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2) |
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4/17/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC/WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA, JDC/WAM |
SB1460 |
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HB1144 HD2
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Program; Employees
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to employ non-civil service professional and technical staff in its State Historic Preservation Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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2/2/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/LBT, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/LBT, WAM |
SB1463 |
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HB1145 HD1 SD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2024; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax; Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2024. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB1464 |
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HB1155 HD1 SD2
Procurement; Ethical Public Procurement; DOT; Project Management; Government Bodies
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits all governmental bodies and public employees from procuring services for project management through non-governmental third-party contracts, except for certain procurements of independent verification and validation contracts for information technology services. Temporarily authorizes, until 6/30/2027, outside contractors who prepared specifications and work statements in the development of a Department of Transportation solicitation to bid on those projects if certain requirements are satisfied. Requires a report by the Department of Transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM/GVO |
SB1474 |
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HB1158 HD1
Department of Transportation; Firefighting at Commercial Harbors; Limited Liability
RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING AT COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Limits civil liability of individuals who render firefighting services with a firefighting vessel at any of the State's commercial harbors or roadsteads, any commercial harbor or waterfront improvement belonging to or controlled by the State, or any vessel within a commercial harbor or roadstead to only damages resulting from an individual's gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/19/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
SB1477 |
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HB1161 HD2 SD1
DOT; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; County Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; State Highway Fund; Highway Fund; Disposition of Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge on electric vehicles. Provides and requires a county to establish the rate of the road usage charge. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Transportation to establish county subaccounts within the State Highway Fund. Clarifies the disposition of funds for state mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the rate and calculation of the state mileage-based road usage charge. Specifies that rental motor vehicle companies may visibly pass the costs of the mileage-based road usage charges to the consumer. Expands allowable uses of the State Highway and Highway Funds. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/17/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/EIG, WAM |
SB1480 |
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HB1163 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Transportation; Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses and Non-Domiciled Commercial Learner's Permits; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING.
Amends requirements to commercial driver's license qualification standards to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and non‑domiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency. (CD1) |
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4/30/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
SB1482 |
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HB1164 HD1 SD1
DOT; Budget Provisions; Highway Revenue Bonds; Bond Authorization
RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.
Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Takes effect 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
SB1483 |
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HB1166 HD1 SD1
Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; State Highway Fund; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds out of the State Highway Fund for deposit into the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund and appropriates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/28/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
SB1485 |
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HB1167 HD1 SD1
Emergency Appropriation; State Highway Fund; Department of Transportation; Motor Carrier Law ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Makes an emergency appropriation out of the State Highway Fund to provide funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the Department of Transportation to enforce the Motor Carrier Law. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
SB1486 |
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HB1183 HD3
DLE; Retirement for Public Officers and Employees; Allowances; Contributions; Pension and Retirement Systems
RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
Includes certain law enforcement administrators and employees of the Department of Law Enforcement as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
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3/12/2026- Referred to PSM/LBT, WAM. |
SAYAMA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA, WOODSON |
PSM/LBT, WAM |
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HB1185 HD2
UHCTAHR; Plant-based Building Materials Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Plant-based Building Materials Working Group to study and report on how best to grow plants and develop plant-based building materials in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
2/2/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1187 HD1 SD1
Procurement; State Agencies; Lei; Plant Material Grown and Harvested Outside the State; Restriction
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Phases in a ban on state departments and administratively attached agencies from purchasing lei that contain plant material grown and harvested outside the State. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2026- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, KILA |
GVO, WAM |
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HB1202 HD1
DOE; Teacher Compensation; Salary Ratings; Teacher Retention
RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
Recognizes prior teaching experience at an equal salary rating for teachers entering or reentering into the service of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/12/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
REYES ODA, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, PIERICK, WARD |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
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HB1247 HD1 SD1
Minimum Terms; Judicial Review; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS.
Allows a party aggrieved by the judgment of a circuit court on a minimum term order to appeal to the Intermediate Appellate Court. Requires prisoners to be represented by counsel in any petition challenging the minimum term proceedings. Requires the Supreme Court to establish rules. Establishes grounds for challenging a minimum term order. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1260 HD1 SD2
DOT; Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
TODD |
TRS, WAM |
SB1666 |
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HB1278 HD2
Hazardous Trees; Assessment; Removal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL.
Appropriates funds for the assessment and removal of hazardous trees on state lands across Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
2/2/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
TAKENOUCHI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, TODD, Poepoe |
WLA, WAM |
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HB1294 HD2 SD1
DOA; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
KAHALOA |
AEN/HOU, WAM |
SB498 |
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HB1295 HD2 SD1
Clean Energy; State and County Agencies; Renewable Energy Projects; Zero-Emission Vehicles; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
RELATING TO CLEAN ENERGY.
Requires all state and county agencies to utilize applicable federal clean energy tax credits, pursuant to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, for the purchase and financing of capital improvement projects that use clean energy technology and zero-emission vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
YAMASHITA |
EIG, WAM |
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HB1297 HD1 SD1
Procurement Code; Protests; Bonds
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Sets a time limit for submitting bid protests. Makes the seventy-five-day limit for issuing a written decision on protests apply to any contract awarded by competitive sealed bid or competitive sealed proposal. Caps the protest bond amount. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
YAMASHITA |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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HB1307 HD2 SD1
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Revolving Fund; Geothermal Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes the Geothermal Revolving Fund for loans for water well development for geophysical investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HOLT, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, SOUZA, TARNAS, Kila |
HWN/EIG, WAM |
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HB1308 HD3 SD2
DLE; DOH; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; General Excise Tax; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes DLE to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. (SD2) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
HOLT, KILA, TODD |
EDT/CPN, WAM |
SB1569 |
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HB1320 HD1 SD1
UH; Higher Education; Graduate Outcomes; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the University of Hawaii System to collect, analyze, and publicly report certain graduate outcome data. Requires and appropriates funds for the development and maintenance of a graduate outcomes dashboard. Appropriates funds for positions within the University of Hawaii's Office of the Vice President of Academic Strategy. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1325 HD3 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing Projects; Tenants; Right of First Refusal; Relocation Assistance
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires developers developing an affordable housing project under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to assist certain tenants who are subject to displacement or eviction by the proposed project by: granting those tenants the right of first refusal of a comparable unit in the housing project or establishing a fund to provide relocation benefits and offer assistance; providing information, either directly or through a contracted service, on how to obtain assistance and exercise the right of first refusal; and establishing procedures to track and maintain communication with those tenants. Establishes consequences for a developer's noncompliance. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
HSG, CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB1334 HD3 SD2 CD2
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Department of Health; Axis Deer Meat Donation Pilot Program; Food Donation; Charitable, Religious, or Nonprofit Organizations
RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
Establishes an Axis Deer Meat Donation Pilot Program to exempt the donation of axis deer meat to a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization for the purpose of feeding needy individuals from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of axis deer meat, carcasses, and meat products, subject to certain requirements. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2033. (CD2) |
(H)
5/8/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MIYAKE, COCHRAN, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
SB1230 |
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HB1337 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; Endemic Plants; Seed Bank; Pilot Program
RELATING TO ENDEMIC PLANTS.
Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to establish an endemic plant seed bank pilot program to preserve and promote the planting of plant species that are endemic to Hawaii. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
2/2/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1345 HD1 SD2
DOE; UH; Four-year College; Tuition Subsidy; Mandatory Fee Subsidy; State-Approved Teacher Education Program; Teacher Education; Resident Student; Service Requirement
RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to subsidize all tuition and mandatory fees for a resident student enrolled in a 4-year college campus of the University of Hawaii System with an education program or that offers an education degree for the semester or term that the student enrolls in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB1524 |
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HB1358 HD3
Public Land Trust Working Group; OHA; Public Land Trust; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST WORKING GROUP.
Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to facilitate the hiring of necessary staff and the purchase of equipment and professional services on behalf of the public land trust working group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
2/2/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, WAM. |
SOUZA, AMATO, BELATTI, HOLT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
WLA/HWN, WAM |
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HB1359 HD1
DLNR; Residential Flood Mitigation; Drainage Systems; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FLOOD MITIGATION.
Establishes a grant program for drainage system maintenance and flood mitigation measures in residential areas, to be administered by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
2/2/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
TEMPLO |
WLA, WAM |
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HB1391 HD1 SD1 CD2
DBEDT; Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission; Establishment; Reports
RELATING TO TRADE.
Establishes the Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes. Requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (CD2) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
QUINLAN |
EDT/WLA, WAM |
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HB1410 HD2
Conveyance Tax; Supportive Housing Special Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Infrastructure Funding; County-designated Transit-oriented Development ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system and adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections to the Supportive Housing Special Fund. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in county-designated transit-oriented development areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
2/2/2026- Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, Kila |
HOU/WLA, WAM |
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HB1414 HD1
Procurement; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Contract Award; Best Interests of the State
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Authorizes the head of a procurement agency to award a contract to a bidder who is not the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, for procurements conducted by competitive sealed bidding, if the head of the procuring agency determines that the award is most beneficial to taxpayers or otherwise in the best interests of the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
REYES ODA |
GVO, WAM |
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HB1427 HD1 SD1
DOH; DOA; Avian Influenza; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AVIAN INFLUENZA.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture to prevent, monitor, and respond to avian influenza in Hawaii. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/2/2026- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
NAKAMURA |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
SB1591 |
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HB1450 HD2 SD1
DOA; Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CLIMATE RESILIENCY.
Establishes a three-year Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Pilot Program, to be administered by the Department of Agriculture. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2026- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409). |
QUINLAN |
AEN, WAM |
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HB1452 HD1
Birth Certificates; Vital Statistics; Birth Registrants; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES.
Includes advanced practice registered nurses among the types of health care providers who can submit an affidavit for a new certificate of birth for certain birth registrants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, Matayoshi |
HHS, JDC |
SB947 |
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HB1458 HD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund; Corporate Income Tax; Advertising; Major Social Media Platforms; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION OF ADVERTISING REVENUE BY MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.
Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund to receive revenues earned by major social media platforms to fund initiatives expanding broadband access and local journalism initiatives. Directs the Department of Taxation to apply the state corporate income tax to advertising revenue earned by major social media platforms if the revenue is derived from content created within the State or from audiences located in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
HUSSEY |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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HB1481 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOH; Disposition of Remains; Burial-transit Permit; Cemetery; Crematory; Funeral Establishment; Hydrolysis Facility; Mortuary
RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS.
Requires any cemetery, crematory, funeral establishment, hydrolysis facility, or mortuary to dispose of the remains of a dead human body no later than sixty days from the later of either the date a burial‑transit permit has been issued or the date of an affidavit for amendment of the permit has been submitted. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAKENOUCHI |
CPN |
SB1630 |
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HB1494 HD3 SD1
Department of Accounting and General Services; Stadium Authority; Stadium Development Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS FACILITIES.
Requires conditions placed on appropriations to the Stadium Development Special Fund to be met before expenditure. Restricts private donations to the Stadium Authority to use on stadium infrastructure and stadium development costs. Appropriates funds out of the Stadium Development Special Fund, subject to the completion of specific project readiness conditions. Requires certain moneys expended to be from private sources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Re-Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM. |
GARRETT, YAMASHITA |
EDT/EDU, WAM |
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HB1504
Antitrust; Short Form
RELATING TO ANTITRUST.
Short form bill relating to antitrust. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI |
CPC |
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HB1505
Consumer Protection; Short Form
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill relating to consumer protection. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI |
CPC |
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HB1506
Nonprofits; Short Form
RELATING TO NONPROFITS.
Short form bill relating to nonprofits. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI |
CPC |
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HB1507
Consumer Protection; Short Form
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill relating to consumer protection. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI |
CPC |
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HB1508
Commerce; Short Form
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill relating to commerce. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI |
CPC |
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HB1509 HD2 SD1 CD1
Workers' Compensation; Treatment Plan; Response; Penalty
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Repeals the authorization of a physician to transmit a treatment plan by mail or facsimile and the requirement that the physician submit the plan to an address or facsimile number provided by the employer. Requires an employer to file a response, either accepting or objecting to a treatment plan, within ten days of receipt. Imposes a monetary penalty if an employer does not file a response within the ten-day period, unless there was good cause for the delay. Clarifies that a treatment plan is deemed accepted if an employer fails to file certain documents within the ten-day period. Imposes penalties on employers found to have improperly denied a treatment plan. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
SB2393 |
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HB1510 HD2 SD1
Certificates of Inspection; License Plates; Obstruction; Enforcement
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle not being equipped with any cover or shield installed over the license plate. Amends the penalty for obstruction of a license plate. Allows state or county parking enforcement officers and persons authorized by a state or county law enforcement agency to issue citations for vehicles with a cover or shield obstructing the license plate. Repeals the requirement that a cover or shield be intended to alter or interfere with the visibility, legibility, or identification of a license plate by law enforcement or traffic enforcement systems. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, KILA |
TRS, JDC |
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HB1511 HD2 SD1 CD1
Consumer Protection; Unsolicited Mail and Electronic Mail; Vehicle Warranties; Service Contracts; Home Warranties; Government-Issued Licenses and Registrations; Prohibitions
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits entities from distributing unsolicited mail or electronic mail that employs high pressure tactics or is reasonably likely to cause a consumer to believe that the sender is affiliated with another entity that the sender is not actually affiliated with and the entity is asking the recipient to pay for goods, services, or forms of legal authorization, including but not limited to vehicle warranties, service contracts, home warranties, and government-issued licenses or registrations, unless certain disclosures are met. Makes contracts that fail to meet disclosure requirements voidable at the option of the consumer. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
CPN, JDC |
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HB1512
Prohibition; Sale; Labeling; Flavored Nicotine Products; Nicotine Product Flavor Enhancers; E-Liquids; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN |
SB2384 |
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HB1513 HD1
Condominiums; Property Insurance; Condominium Loan Program; Reimbursable General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Authorizes the issuance of reimbursable general obligation bonds in four tranches to provide the necessary funds for the Condominium Loan Program. Appropriates funds from the Hurricane Reserve Trust Fund to provide initial coverage of the bond payments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1514 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Workers' Compensation; Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Certified Providers; Automatic Approval
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of vocational rehabilitation services. Requires certified providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment and the initial evaluation report finds the injured employee feasible to participate. Requires providers to file an employee's vocational rehabilitation plan no later than one hundred twenty days after submitting an initial evaluation report, unless extended by the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Clarifies the process for an employer to object to a vocational rehabilitation plan. (CD1) |
(H)
4/30/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAM, TARNAS |
LBT, CPN |
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HB1515 HD2 SD1 CD1
Workers' Compensation; Functional Capacity Examination; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination and refer an injured employee for the examination without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer in order to assess the employee's ability to return to work. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity examinations. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
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HB1516 HD1 SD1 CD1
Pretrial Release; Bail
RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Requires certain factors to be considered when determining a defendant's financial ability to afford bail. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/6/2026- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) La Chica excused. |
TARNAS, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
JDC |
SB2732 |
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HB1517
Judiciary; DCR; Penal Code; Sentencing; Review; Report
RELATING TO SENTENCING REVIEW.
Establishes a procedure for incarcerated individuals who have served at least ten years of their sentence to petition the court for a sentence reduction. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to report to the Legislature Hawaii Paroling Authority, and Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. |
(H)
2/11/2026- The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, Matsumoto |
PBS, JHA |
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HB1518 HD1 SD1 CD1
DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders; Pre-Release Application Process
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release. Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TARNAS, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
SB2417 |
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HB1519 HD1 SD3
CSC; State Procurement Office; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Officers of Contractors and Grantees; Third-Party Payment Processor Website Contributions; Prohibited Contributions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Requires disclosure of the names of compensated officers of state and county contractors and grantees. Prohibits the compensated officers of certain state and county contractors and grantees from making, promising, or soliciting certain campaign contributions for the duration of the contract or grant. Provides that, for contributions received through a third-party payment processor website, whether received by check or directly deposited to the candidate or noncandidate committee, the date the contributor executes the transaction on the third-party payment processor website shall be deemed the date of receipt and the date of acceptance for campaign finance reporting and compliance requirements. Clarifies that monetary contributions and other campaign funds shall be deposited within 14 days of their physical receipt in a depository institution. Requires unlawful contributions to be returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt or escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Clarifies that where a violation of the prohibition against contributions and expenditures by lobbyists during legislative session occurs because of the acceptance or agreement to accept a prohibited contribution, and the contribution is by check, the date of violation shall be the date of the receipt of the check and not the date of deposit. Appropriates moneys. (SD3) |
(S)
4/27/2026- Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 837). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO |
JDC, WAM |
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HB1520 HD1 SD1
CSC; Campaign Finance; Criminal Prosecution; Period of Limitations
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Clarifies that the five‑year statute of limitations for criminal prosecutions of campaign finance violations begins upon discovery of the offense by the Campaign Spending Commission. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
4/7/2026- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
TARNAS, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
JDC, WAM |
SB2447 |
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HB1521 HD1
UIPA; Government Contracts; Contractors; Public Records
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
Requires contractors performing an agency function to retain records related to the performance of that function and provide agencies with access to those records. Deems the records to be government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
TARNAS, AMATO, GARRETT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
SB2312 |
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HB1522 HD1
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Anti-discrimination; Statute of Limitations
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Lengthens the statute of limitations to file a complaint of discrimination with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to one year. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to JDC. |
TARNAS, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
JDC |
SB2727 |
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HB1523 HD1 SD1
Pedestrian-control Signals; Traffic Code; Countdown Timer
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Removes references to countdown timers as it relates to pedestrian-control signals, including the requirement that pedestrians must begin crossing a roadway before a countdown timer begins. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
TARNAS, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Matsumoto |
TRS, JDC |
SB3044, SB3209 |
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HB1524 HD2 SD1
Pedestrian; Violations; Fines; Limitation
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Establishes that fines for pedestrian violations under chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not exceed $25. Requires state and county agencies to revise applicable schedules of fines, rules, and procedures to comply with the monetary limit. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
TARNAS, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
TRS, JDC |
SB2445 |
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HB1525 HD1
Elections; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to JDC/EIG, WAM. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
JDC/EIG, WAM |
SB2728 |
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HB1526
Anti-discrimination; Prohibitions; Certain Characteristics; Intersectionality
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits discrimination based on: (1) The perception that a person possesses certain characteristics; (2) The perception that a person is associated with a person who possesses, or is perceived to possess, certain characteristics; or (3) The intersection or combination of two or more specified characteristics in relation to a person. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, EDN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TARNAS, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, Amato |
LAB, EDN, JHA |
SB2871 |
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HB1527
New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District; University of Hawaii Athletic Programs; Gambling; Prohibition
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Prohibits any casino, gambling enterprise, or gambling facility from being located on state lands within or adjacent to the Aloha Stadium Development District project area or on any lands under the jurisdiction of the Stadium Authority. Prohibits athletic programs of the University of Hawaii from competing in venues that are operated by or physically integrated with a gambling enterprise while clarifying that standard naming-rights or advertising agreements do not constitute prohibited sponsorships. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GARRETT, ILAGAN |
WAL, ECD/HED, FIN |
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HB1528 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Judges; Mandatory Retirement Age (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy to seventy‑five years of age. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GARRETT, TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
SB2152 |
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HB1529
Public Agency Meetings and Records; Boards and Commissions; Quorum; Number of Votes Necessary to Validate Acts
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Reduces the quorum requirement for boards and commissions to a majority of current voting members of a board or commission. Reduces the number of affirmative votes needed to validate action of a board or commission to a majority of members voting at a meeting with quorum. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
GARRETT |
JHA |
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HB1530
DOH; Community; Residential Treatment; Youth Mental Health Residential Treatment Program; Contract Requirements; General Liability Insurance; Community Safety Action Plan; Community Association; Neighborhood Boards; Notification
RELATING TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT.
Requires any person applying to the Department of Health to contract or extend or renew a contract to operate certain residential treatment programs to, as a condition of the contract, obtain and maintain a general liability insurance policy with a certain minimum coverage amount; submit to the Department for review and approval a community safety action plan; and provide to the community association or neighborhood board in the community in which the program will operate a written notice of the program's establishment and location and the community safety action plan. |
(H)
2/4/2026- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KONG |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2133 |
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HB1531 HD2
Emergency; Official Announcements; Broadcast Media; American Sign Language; Sign Language Interpreter
RELATING TO EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Requires the Governor or mayor of a county, during a state of emergency, to provide an American Sign Language interpreter at each live broadcast press conference. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide a primary pool feed for any live official announcement that includes an American Sign Language interpreter in a picture-in-picture window, and does not require broadcasters that rebroadcast the official announcement to independently generate or insert this accessibility feature. Requires, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KONG |
PSM, WAM |
SB2121 |
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HB1532
Taxation; Large Cigars; Pipe Tobacco; Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; Direct Sale; Personal Use; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Excludes from the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products the direct sale of large cigars and pipe tobacco to adult consumers for personal use. Effective 1/1/2027. |
(H)
2/6/2026- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KONG |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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HB1533
Minimum Wage; Tip Credit
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Repeals the minimum wage and tip credit increases that are to occur on 1/1/2028. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KONG |
LAB, FIN |
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HB1534
Jury Duty; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Exemption
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Allows actively practicing advanced practice registered nurses to claim exemption from service as a juror. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HLT, JHA |
SB2025 |
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HB1535 HD2 SD1
DOH; Income Tax Credit; Automated External Defibrillator Devices; Automated External Defibrillator Registry; Places of Public Accommodation; Reporting; 911 Fund
RELATING TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
Establishes an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator devices that are installed and placed in service in certain places of public accommodation located in the State, subject to registration requirements. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a statewide automated external defibrillator registry to collect and maintain certain information. Requires the owner or operator of an automated external defibrillator located in a place of public accommodation to conduct certain maintenance. Requires reporting of certain automated external defibrillator data to the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to coordinate with certain entities. Requires the Department of Health to request funds from the 911 Fund for the establishment and maintenance of the automated external defibrillator registry. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS |
CPN, WAM |
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HB1536
Health Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Health Benefits; Prosthetic Devices; Orthotic Devices; Health Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the cost of prosthetic devices, including activity-specific prostheses, and orthotic devices for policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed on or after 1/1/2027. Establishes an unspecified minimum yearly benefit for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, GARCIA, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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HB1537 HD1
DOH; Adolescent Mental Health Services; Community-Based Organizations; Prevention; Early Intervention; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations to provide preventive and early intervention mental health services to adolescents within the community. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2287 |
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HB1538
Hospital Licensing; Department of Health; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Accreditation Organizations; Certification Organizations; Licensing Inspections
RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
TAKAYAMA |
HLT, CPC |
SB2271 |
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HB1539
Mail Order Pharmacies; Community Retail Pharmacies; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Repeals certain prohibitions on the imposition of fees, conditions, or requirements on community retail pharmacies that are not imposed on mail order pharmacies. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
TAKAYAMA |
HLT, CPC |
SB2283 |
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HB1540
Department of Health; Home Health Agencies; Accreditation; Certification; Licensing Inspections; Public Information
RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
TAKAYAMA |
HLT, CPC |
SB2272 |
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HB1541 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Health; Developmental Disabilities Division; Hawaii State Hospital; Positions; Civil Service Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Exempts certain positions in the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health and Hawaii State Hospital from civil service. Authorizes the Director of Health to appoint two additional associate administrators and two project managers for the Hawaii State Hospital or a secure psychiatric rehabilitation facility. Requires the Department of Health to convert certain positions in the Hawaii State Hospital to civil service no later than 6/30/2031. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAKAYAMA |
HHS/LBT, WAM |
SB3273 |
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HB1542 HD1
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Health Care Facilities; Compassionate Access
RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Allows terminally ill patients and qualifying patients over sixty-five years of age with chronic diseases to use medical cannabis within specified health care facilities under certain conditions. Requires enforcement by the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAKAYAMA |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2408 |
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HB1543
Environmental Review; FONSI; Acceptance of EIS; Validity; Time Limit
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Specifies a time limit for the validity of a finding of no significant impact of a final environmental assessment or acceptance of a final environmental impact statement for a proposed action. Requires an agency or applicant to commence a new environmental review process for the proposed action if the validity expires. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, OLDS, PERRUSO, SOUZA, Lowen |
EEP, JHA |
SB2329 |
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HB1544
Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement; Requirement; Significant Historic Properties; Traditional Cultural Properties
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.
Requires that an environmental assessment be conducted and an environmental impact statement be prepared for any proposed use within historic properties considered significant or recognized as a traditional cultural property. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to EEP, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
POEPOE, AMATO, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KILA, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
SB2322 |
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HB1545
DLIR; Insurance Commissioner; Nontraditional Workforce; Portable Health Care Benefits; Voluntary Pilot Program; High Deductible Health Plan; Catastrophic Health Plan; Health Savings Account; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, to establish and implement a five-year voluntary Nontraditional Workforce Portable Health Care Benefit Plan Pilot Program that offers high deductible health plans or catastrophic health plans to nontraditional workers who are ineligible for health benefits provided by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund or prepaid health care plans under the Prepaid Health Care Act. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
SB2088 |
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HB1546 HD1 SD2
DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Medicaid; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Portability; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Establishes a 3-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to assist individuals who have lost Medicaid health insurance coverage and lack access to other health insurance options. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to issue premium subsidies in certain circumstances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:20PM in conference room 329. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
CPN, WAM |
SB2087 |
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HB1547
Department of Taxation; Health Insurance; Health Savings Account-Eligible High Deductible Health Plan; Bronze Plan; Catastrophic Plan; Tax Credit; Medically Underserved Areas
RELATING TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a tiered nonrefundable tax credit for qualified taxpayer insurers that offer one or more federally qualified health savings account‑eligible high deductible health plans in the State, under certain conditions, and increasing the tax credit to incentivize more plans being written in rural medically underserved areas of the State. Requires qualified taxpayer insurers to match up to a certain amount of a policyholder's first-time contribution into a health savings account. Sunsets 12/31/2030. |
(H)
2/4/2026- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2431 |
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HB1548 HD1 SD1 CD1
Penal Code; Misdemeanors; Sentencing; Nonviolent Offenses
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Limits the maximum term of imprisonment for misdemeanors that are not crimes of violence, or for offenses that are not crimes of violence punishable by up to or not exceeding one year, to three hundred sixty-four days. Allows individuals previously sentenced to a one-year term of imprisonment for an offense that is not a crime of violence to apply to the trial court for reconsideration of the sentence to conform to the revised maximum penalty. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TARNAS, AMATO, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, Reyes Oda |
JDC |
SB2731 |
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HB1549 HD1
Controlled Substances; Drug Paraphernalia; Repeal
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Reyes Oda, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (6) and none excused (0). |
TARNAS, AMATO, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HLT, JHA |
SB2418 |
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HB1550 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOH; Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Drug Paraphernalia; Drug Testing Products; Qualifying Patients; Medical Cannabis; Medical Records; Inspection
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Excludes drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Removes items that are used to plant, propagate, cultivate, grow, harvest, test, analyze, pack, repack, store, contain, conceal, inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance from the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Restricts the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to only prohibit items that are used for the manufacturing, compounding, converting, production, processing, or preparing of controlled substances. Repeals language permitting the Department of Health to inspect a qualifying patient's medical records and suspend or revoke the ability of certain health care providers to issue written certifications under certain circumstances. (CD1) |
(H)
5/6/2026- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Alcos excused. |
TARNAS, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, Poepoe |
HHS, JDC |
SB2419 |
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HB1551
Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Termination
RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER.
Specifies that the Chief Election office who passes the standard state probationary period may only be terminated for cause. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
LAB, JHA |
SB2466 |
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HB1552
AG; Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Vacancy
RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER.
Provides that, in the event of a vacancy in the position of Chief Election Officer, the Attorney General shall serve as the Interim Chief Election Officer until the Elections Commission appoints a new Chief Election Officer. |
(H)
2/10/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JHA |
SB2143 |
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HB1553 HD1 SD1
Habitat Conservation Plans; Emergency Medical and Rehabilitation Services Agreement
RELATING TO HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANS.
Requires any existing habitat conservation plan that does not include an agreement for emergency medical and rehabilitation services for affected native wildlife to be amended to include the services in the agreement. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, SOUZA, TAM |
WLA/AEN, JDC |
SB2988 |
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HB1554
State Workers; Short Form
RELATING TO STATE WORKERS.
Short form bill relating to state workers. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1 |
SAYAMA |
LAB |
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HB1555
Collective Bargaining; Short Form
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Short form bill relating to collective bargaining. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1 |
SAYAMA |
LAB |
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HB1556
Labor; Short Form
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill relating to labor. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1 |
SAYAMA |
LAB |
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HB1557
Labor; Short Form
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill relating to labor. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1 |
SAYAMA |
LAB |
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HB1558
Labor; Short Form
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill relating to labor. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 1 |
SAYAMA |
LAB |
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HB1559 HD2
Department of Education; Telecommunication Devices; Prohibited
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Prohibits a student from using a telecommunication device on school grounds during the instructional day, with certain exceptions. Requires a confiscated telecommunication device to be released only to the student's parent or legal guardian, who has three months to retrieve the device before it is subject to forfeiture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/20/2026- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
EDU, JDC |
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HB1560
Consumer Protection; Digital Financial Assets; Virtual Currencies; Kiosks; Digital Financial Asset Wallet Address
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Beginning 10/1/2026, prohibits digital financial asset transaction kiosks from allowing any two customers from conducting transactions with the same digital financial asset wallet address and requires operators to provide full refunds under certain circumstances. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1561 HD1
Keiki Caucus; State Public Charter School Commission; Public Charter Schools; Meal Subsidies; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires public charter schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to provide free meals to students whose family income is no more than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDN, FIN |
SB2677 |
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HB1562 HD1 SD1
Keiki Caucus; DOH; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division; Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a one-year Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project that will enable the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to develop and make publicly available a digital platform designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB2679 |
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HB1563 HD2
Keiki Caucus; Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale; Regulation; County Authority
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals the preemption on county ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to HHS/EIG, CPN/JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Iwamoto |
HHS/EIG, CPN/JDC |
SB2681 |
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HB1564
Keiki Caucus; Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-Speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Beginning 12/31/2026, establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term "motor-driven cycle" with the term "motor scooter". |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
KILA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Muraoka |
TRN, JHA |
SB2680 |
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HB1565 HD2 SD1
Keiki Caucus; Judiciary; Child Welfare System; Legal Services for Youth; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes a working group within the Judiciary to improve family court processes, including access to legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Matsumoto |
JDC, WAM |
SB2678 |
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HB1566 HD1
HSEO; DAGS; State Agencies; Energy Efficiency; Lighting; First Responder Facilities; Report
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to GVO/EIG, WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM |
GVO/EIG, WAM |
SB2142 |
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HB1567 HD1
PUC; Lifeline Baseline Performance Standard; Medically Essential Needs Energy Program; Electric Utilities
RELATING TO ENERGY EQUITY.
Allows the Public Utilities Commission to establish a lifeline baseline performance standard and medically essential needs energy program based on proposals from electric utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB3009 |
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HB1568 HD1
Liquefied Natural Gas; Cost Approval; Infrastructure; Purchase Agreements; Public Utilities Commission; Department of Health
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving costs of infrastructure, operations and maintenance, fuel, or other costs relating to supplying and using liquefied natural gas unless certain conditions are met. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider the effect of fossil fuels on renewable energy, stranded investment risks and costs, and costs and risks of reliance on a single fuel supply or monopoly supplier when making determinations of the reasonableness of the costs pertaining to electric or gas utility system capital improvements and operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Gedeon, Kila, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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HB1569 HD1
DOH; Newly Manufactured Washing Machines; Microfiber Filtration Systems; Requirements
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Phases in requirements that all newly manufactured washing machines sold within the State by January 1, 2042, be equipped with a microfiber filtration system. Requires manufacturers of newly manufactured washing machines to provide certification to the Department of Health that the manufacturer is in compliance with microfiber filtration system requirements. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE |
EEP, CPC, JHA |
SB2330 |
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HB1570
Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Prohibition; Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Evaluations
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale, possession, or use of a pesticide containing one or more neonicotinoid pesticides, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to evaluate the potential impacts of and adopt any necessary control measures for neonicotinoid pesticide use on pollinating insects, native migratory and resident birds, aquatic organisms, and human health. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to AGR/EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
AGR/EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2333 |
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HB1571 HD1
Condominiums; Project; Registration; Agricultural District; Neighborhood Boards
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
For purposes of registering a condominium project in an agricultural district, (1) lowers the minimum threshold from projects with five units to projects with two units for which a signed statement from a county is required and (2) requires the project applicant to make a presentation on the project to the neighborhood board, if applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/26/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
PERRUSO, BELATTI, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, Amato |
WAL, CPC |
SB2324 |
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HB1572 HD2 SD1
DAB; Restorative Aquaculture Development Program; Demonstration Sites; Restorative Aquaculture Advisory Council; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to: (1) Establish a Restorative Aquaculture Development Program to reduce aquaculture permit processing time, support aquaculture infrastructure expansion, increase the aquaculture workforce, and pursue federal aquaculture grants; (2) Establish three pilot demonstration sites for restorative aquaculture; and (3) Convene a Restorative Aquaculture Advisory Council. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
PERRUSO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TARNAS, Amato |
AEN/EDT, WAM |
SB2349 |
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HB1573 HD3 SD1
AG; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Marketing Granted Order; Directory; Penalties
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to certify to the Department of the Attorney General annually that the manufacturer received a Marketing Granted Order from the federal Food and Drug Administration and that the manufacturer is in compliance with federal regulations and state laws. Requires the Department to compile and make public a directory of all electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers and products duly certified. Establishes penalties for manufacturers that fail to comply with the certification requirements and for other parties that acquire, possess, transport, keep, sell, or offer for sale products that are not in the directory. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB2410 |
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HB1574 HD2 SD2
Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Healthcare Professionals; Minimum Service Requirements
RELATING TO THE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
Formally codifies the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Requires a participant in the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program who receives a new award on or after July 1, 2027, to remain and work in the State for a certain number of years based on the amount of financial assistance received. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD2) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
SB2409 |
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HB1575 HD1
Movement Disorder Care; Parkinson's Patient Air Transport Feasibility Committee; Patient Access; Interisland Travel; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO MOVEMENT DISORDER CARE.
Establishes a temporary Parkinson's Patient Air Transport Feasibility Committee to examine recommendations for improving access to movement disorder care for neighbor island residents, including the feasibility of a state-administered air transport assistance fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HLT, FIN |
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HB1576 HD1 SD1 CD1
DBEDT; BLNR; Film Permits; Tax Credit; Information; Public Notice; Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption
RELATING TO FILMING.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to provide public notice of certain information whenever a production obtains a permit or enters into a memorandum of agreement or understanding with DBEDT to film a visually recorded production at certain locations. Requires DBEDT to provide public notice of certain information whenever a production registers for pre-qualification or is determined to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit and simultaneously post notice on a publicly accessible part of its website. Allows individuals to sign up to receive the public notice by electronic mail or postal mail. Provides an exemption for dispositions of lands set aside for filming and film studio operation from prior approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TEMPLO, AMATO, CHUN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KILA, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAM |
EDT, WAM |
SB2574 |
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HB1577 HD1
Smart911; 911 Board; Statewide Emergency Safety Profile System; Pilot Program; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO 911 SERVICES.
Requires the 911 Board to establish a Statewide Emergency Safety Profile System Pilot Program and convene a working group. Requires report to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/19/2026- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
MORIKAWA, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
GVO/PSM, WAM |
SB2267 |
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HB1578
Channels; Streambeds; Streambanks; Drainageways; Maintenance; Counties; BLNR
RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.
Transfers responsibilities related to the maintenance of channels, streambeds, streambanks, and drainageways from the counties to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
QUINLAN |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB1579 HD2
Light Pollution; Outdoor Light Fixtures
RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.
Beginning 7/1/2027, establishes outdoor light fixture requirements throughout the State. Provides certain exemptions for Department of Education facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
TARNAS, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2987 |
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HB1580
State Programs; Short Form
RELATING TO STATE PROGRAMS.
Short form bill relating to state programs. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TODD |
FIN |
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HB1581
Taxation; Short Form
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Short form bill relating to taxation. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TODD |
FIN |
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HB1582
State Finances; Short Form
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Short form bill relating to state finances. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TODD |
FIN |
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HB1583
State Budget; Short Form
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Short form bill relating to the state budget. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TODD |
FIN |
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HB1584
Non-General Funds; Short Form
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Short form bill relating to non-general funds. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TODD |
FIN |
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HB1585
Taxation; GET; Exemption; Groceries; SNAP; WIC
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts eligible groceries from the General Excise Tax. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KONG |
HSH, ECD, FIN |
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HB1586
Community Association Managers; Managing Agents; Condominiums; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Homeowners Associations
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Clarifies that a community association manager is an individual who is the managing agent responsible for the contracted management and oversight of a cooperative housing corporation, condominium association, or homeowners association. Amends the definition of "managing agent" to include a community association manager. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
KONG |
CPC |
SB2297 |
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HB1587
Condominiums; Associations; Boards; Managing Agents; Self-Governance; Compliance
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Specifies that all condominium associations, boards, and managing agents are required to comply with the declaration, bylaws, and all county ordinances and state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including mortgage lending requirements. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
KONG |
CPC, JHA |
SB2294 |
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HB1588 HD1 SD1
DOT; Noise Detection Camera Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes the Noise Detection Camera Program in the Department of Transportation for the installation of noise detection cameras for the enforcement of noise control laws. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
TAM, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, WOODSON, Amato, Morikawa |
TRS, WAM/JDC |
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HB1589 HD1
DBEDT; Executive Office on Aging; Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Establishes the Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to collaborate with the Executive Office on Aging to implement the program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
ECD, FIN |
SB2259 |
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HB1590 HD3 SD1
Transient Accommodations; Enforcement; Evidence; Destination Management; County Transient Accommodations Tax; Hosting Platform; Tax Collection Agent; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VACATION RENTALS.
Part I: Allows counties to use time-stamped screenshots as evidence for the enforcement of transient accommodations. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority's plans, practices, and efforts involving destination management to include promotion of use of traditional or lawful transient accommodations. Clarifies that the counties may use revenue from the County Transient Accommodations Tax for the enforcement of transient accommodations. Appropriates funds. Part II: Requires hosting platforms that earn service fees for providing booking services for transient accommodations to register with the Department of Taxation as tax collection agents and report, collect, and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators. Part II effective 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
TAM, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EDT/EIG/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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HB1591 HD1 SD2
Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Physician Assistants; Dietitians; Social Workers; Residency Programs; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee; Director of Health
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer‑based supervised clinical training rotation" applicable to the Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing "primary care" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds physician assistants, dietitians, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and representatives of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:38PM in Conference Room 329.
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SAYAMA, GARRETT, HOLT, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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HB1592 HD1
Penal Code; Assault; Educational Workers; Sports Officials
RELATING TO ASSAULT.
Elevates criminal penalties for assaults committed against educational workers and sports officials, while preserving appropriate judicial discretion at sentencing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
EDN, JHA |
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HB1593 HD1
HHFDC; Affordable Rental Housing; Pet Inclusive
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires, for any affordable rental housing development project that receives financing or any financial assistance from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, that the Corporation require the housing development lease or occupancy agreement to allow residents to own or otherwise maintain one or more common household pets. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HOU, WAM/JDC. |
GARRETT, CHUN, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
HOU, WAM/JDC |
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HB1594
Animal Importation; Proof of Sterilization; Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Documentation; Breeder Registry
RELATING TO ANIMAL IMPORTATION.
Requires, as a condition of entry into the State, documentation verifying that any dog or cat imported into the State has been surgically sterilized, subject to certain exemptions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish a breeder registry and adopt rules. |
(H)
2/4/2026- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GARRETT, CHUN, EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
AGR, JHA |
SB3012 |
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HB1595 HD1
State Librarian; Salary Cap
RELATING TO THE STATE LIBRARIAN.
Repeals the salary cap for the state librarian. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
GARRETT, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1596 HD1
University of Hawaii; Basic Needs Pilot Program; Housing Stability Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes a Basic Needs Pilot Program at a single campus of the University of Hawaii system. Authorizes the establishment of a Housing Stability Pilot Project at that campus. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, EVSLIN, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, PERRUSO, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1597 HD1
UH; JABSOM; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH.
Establishes and appropriates funds for an Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research Center at the University of Hawaii, to be administratively affiliated with the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, including the establishment of full-time positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GARRETT, AMATO, CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MURAOKA, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON |
HED, HLT, FIN |
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HB1598 HD1
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Climate Institute; International Pacific Research Center; Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE INSTITUTE.
Establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to support climate resilience and adaptation initiatives of the University and the State. Requires a percentage of the revenue generated by any increase to the Transient Accommodations Tax rates beginning on January 1, 2026, and by assessment of the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares to be allocated to the University of Hawaii annually to support the programs and operations of the Hawaii Climate Institute. Transfers the International Pacific Research Center of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology to the Hawaii Climate Institute. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/12/2026- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-17-26 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
GARRETT, AMATO, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, SAYAMA, SOUZA, WOODSON |
HED, EEP, FIN |
SB2484 |
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HB1599
Public Employees Benefits; Sick and Vacation Leave; EUTF; Transfer; Break in Service
RELATING TO TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Requires the State, Legislature, and counties to amend rules and policies to ensure that certain employees can transfer accrued vacation and sick leaves if rehired by the State or a county within one calendar year of separation. Extends the allowable break in service for purposes of determining certain state and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund from ninety calendar days to one full year. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
CHUN |
LAB, FIN |
SB2120 |
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HB1600
Gambling; Social Gambling; Affirmative Defense; Noise Complaints
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Provides that a defendant may not assert social gambling as an affirmative defense if the gambling activity occurred at the defendant's residence and gambling activities have resulted in multiple recent documented noise complaints. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
CHUN |
JHA |
SB2893 |
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HB1601 HD2 SD1
DAB; DLNR; Hawaii Invasive Species Council Appropriation; Biosecurity; Expending Agency ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Amends the amount and expending agency for a fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriation for the Hawaii Invasive Species Council from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHUN, Kusch |
AEN/WLA, WAM |
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HB1602 HD1
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Grant Specialist; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) grant specialist position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/23/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHUN, KAHALOA, Kusch |
AGR, FIN |
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HB1603 HD1 SD1
DAB; Agricultural Parks; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
Repeals the requirement for land covered by an agricultural park lease with a remaining term of fifteen years or less to be located in a county having a population of less than five hundred thousand in order for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to extend the lease. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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4/1/2026- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
CHUN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, Kusch |
AEN, JDC |
SB3224 |
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HB1604 HD2 SD1
DAB; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHUN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, Kusch |
AEN/HOU, WAM |
SB2405 |
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HB1605 HD1 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Food Security; Human and Community Resilience Institute; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience for the development of its human and community resilience institute. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(H)
4/30/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 3:30PM in conference room 229. |
CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO |
EDU, WAM |
SB2705 |
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HB1606 HD1
DAB; ADC; Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch; Agricultural Development Division; Transfer
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Transfers powers, duties, personnel, personal property, and materials of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch and Agricultural Development Division of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Garcia, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
CHUN |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
SB2350 |
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HB1607 HD1
SPO; Small Business Procurement Program; Small Business Procurement Coordinator; Local Preference; Hawaii Businesses; Small Business Procurement Special Fund; Appropriation
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
Permanently establishes the Small Business Procurement Program and Small Business Procurement Coordinator position within the State Procurement Office. Requires purchasing agencies to apply a local preference to Hawaii businesses in evaluating contracts awarded by competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals. Establishes criteria for a Hawaii business to qualify for a local preference. Establishes procedures for contract awardees who fail to meet or maintain the preference criteria. Establishes a special fund and requires the Small Business Procurement Coordinator to establish rules and policies, effective 1/1/2029, requiring small businesses to commit to contributing 0.2 per cent of state contract awards to the special fund. Repeals the Small Business Assistance Initiative established in Act 168, SLH 2022. Appropriates funds for the Small Business Procurement Coordinator. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
ILAGAN, AMATO, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
ECD, FIN |
SB2075 |
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HB1608 HD1
SPRB; Fenix Space, Inc.; Hilo International Airport ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST FENIX SPACE, INC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for the planning, design, procurement, and construction of the Fenix launch platform system and Fenix Space Hilo flight operations facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU, WOODSON, Amato |
ECD, TRN, FIN |
SB2077 |
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HB1609
Stadium Authority; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Naming Rights; Stadium; Convention Center; Concessions; Advertising; Marketing; Stadium Development Special Fund; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund
RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
Allows the naming rights of the Stadium Facility and Convention Center Facility to be leased to any public or private entity. Requires any revenues derived from advertising or marketing in or on the Stadium Facility or Convention Center Facility to be deposited into the appropriate special fund of the facility. Authorizes the display of the name of any entity that leased the naming rights to a stadium operated by the Stadium Authority on the exterior of the stadium. Exempts concessions within the stadium facility and convention center from chapter 102, HRS. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, KILA, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
LAB, TOU, FIN |
SB2074 |
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HB1610
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Deposit Beverage Distributors; Redemption Centers; Internal Control Process; Independent Audits; Repeal
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Requires only selected redemption centers to send monthly or semi-annual distribution reports and supporting records to the Deposit Beverage Container Program. Repeals the requirement that all deposit beverage distributors develop and submit an internal control process to the Deposit Beverage Container Program and obtain independent audits for years ending in an odd number. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
ILAGAN, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, SHIMIZU, Amato, Hussey |
EEP, CPC |
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HB1611 HD1
General Excise Tax; Groceries: Nonprescription Drugs; Reduced Rate; Exemptions; Wholesale; County Surcharge
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a yearly reduction in the general excise tax rate on groceries and nonprescription drugs on a tiered schedule until 1/1/2034, when a full general excise tax exemption applies. Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the counties from imposing a county surcharge on groceries and nonprescription drugs. Beginning 1/1/2028, provides a general excise tax exemption on the wholesale sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, SHIMIZU, TAM, TARNAS |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
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HB1612 HD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Business Competitiveness Goals; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a business competitiveness goal for the State to be nationally ranked in the top thirty states for business climate by 2050, with interim goals. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to submit annual progress reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2026- The committee on EDT deferred the measure. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU, WOODSON, Alcos |
EDT, WAM |
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HB1613 HD1 SD1
HTDC; Advanced Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Specialist; Marketing and Branding Specialist; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity specialist and marketing and branding specialist positions. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, SAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON, Alcos |
EDT, WAM |
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HB1614 HD1 SD1
HTDC; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Revolving Fund; Federal Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Revolving Fund for the purpose of financing the State's matching contributions required by federal grants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, QUINLAN, SHIMIZU, TAM, TARNAS |
EDT, WAM |
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HB1615 HD2 SD1
HTDC; Office of Marine Affairs; Marine Affairs Task Force; Marine Affairs Coordinator; Reports; Transfer; Consultant; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for administrative purposes only. Establishes and appropriates funds for the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Requires the Marine Affairs Coordinator to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Transfers the functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to the Office of Marine Affairs. Appropriates funds for the Office of Marine Affairs to procure the services of a consultant to support the marine affairs declaration of intent. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HUSSEY, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU, TAM, TARNAS |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
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HB1616 HD1 SD1
Agricultural Parks; Disposition; Commercial Activity; Swine; Swine Products
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Clarifies that the disposition of agricultural park lots for commercial activity may occur after the initial development of the agricultural park and regardless of whether the applicable county council approved plans and specifications for the future disposition of lots for commercial activity, with certain exceptions. Authorizes the care and production of swine and swine products within certain agricultural parks and under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN, ALCOS, AMATO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU |
AEN/WLA, WAM |
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HB1617 HD1
Department of Taxation; Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Cashback Tax Credit; Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund; Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax, also known as the barrel tax, as the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; gradually increases barrel tax rates; and allocates portions of barrel tax revenues to the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund, Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund, Airport Revenue Fund, and Boating Special Fund. Establishes a refundable Carbon Cashback Tax Credit and appropriates funds to the Department of Taxation to administer the tax credit. Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund to be used in the administration of the barrel tax and Carbon Cashback Tax Credit and for public awareness of the Carbon Cashback Tax Credit. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (7) and none excused (0). |
ILAGAN, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAPELA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, WOODSON, Amato, Belatti, Garrett, Kila, Lowen, Miyake, Reyes Oda |
EEP/AGR, FIN |
SB2332 |
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HB1618 HD1 SD1 CD1
HGIA; Cesspool Conversion Financing Program; Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund, to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, to provide financial assistance, including low-interest or forgivable loans, to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. Appropriates funds for the establishment and hiring of a program management position and for the purposes of the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
LOWEN, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN/HHS/WAM |
SB2770 |
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HB1619 HD2 SD1
Zero-Emissions Transportation Goals; Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; Special Management Areas; Exclusion
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Excludes from the definition of "development", as it applies to special management areas, the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system. Includes the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans to meet the long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, WOODSON |
EIG/WLA, CPN |
SB2434 |
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HB1620 HD2 SD1
PUC; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount; Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount; Transfer
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to transfer funds from the Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund to the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount of the Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
LOWEN, PERRUSO |
AEN/EIG, CPN/WAM |
SB2905 |
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HB1621 HD1
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission; Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program; Agriculture; Technical Assistance; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program within the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
LOWEN, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
AGR/EEP, FIN |
SB2110 |
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HB1622
SPRB; Bana Pacific Inc.; Biogas Production Facility ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST BANA PACIFIC INC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Bana Pacific Inc. in constructing a biogas production facility. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
LOWEN |
EEP, FIN |
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HB1623 HD1
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Duties; Executive Committee; Member Agencies; Reports; Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Reports; Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes an executive committee and amends the membership and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (Commission). Requires each member agency of the Commission to implement its own actions to address certain strategies and goals established by the Commission. Establishes reporting and review requirements for member agencies relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and clean economy targets. Updates reporting requirements for the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation reports. Allows the Commission to enter into certain procurement contracts. Updates the zero emissions clean economy target. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB2483 |
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HB1624
Constitutional Amendment; Cannabis; Legalization; Adult Use (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO LEGALIZE THE ADULT USE OF CANNABIS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize individuals aged twenty-one and older to use and possess a personal-use amount of cannabis. Requires the Legislature to enact laws governing the use, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, regulation, and taxation of cannabis within the State. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to JHA/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
JHA/CPC, FIN |
SB2420 |
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HB1625
DCCA; DOH; DOA; DoTax; Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office; Adult-Use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Contingent upon specific changes at the federal level or a state constitutional amendment, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis and decriminalizes certain marijuana-related offenses. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes taxes on cannabis sales. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis and hemp to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, TAM |
JHA/AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB2421 |
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HB1626 HD1 SD1
Juvenile Justice; Minors; Fees; Fines; Court Costs; Penalties; Prohibited; Community Service
RELATING TO YOUTH PENALTIES.
Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Encourages the use of community service and other programs that employ aina-based principles. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. (SD1) |
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3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, JDC |
SB2540 |
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HB1627
Penal Code; Sentencing; Repeat Offenders; Probation
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Amends repeat offender sentencing provisions to allow sentencing courts, under certain circumstances, to sentence defendants in class C felony cases to probation with appropriate terms and conditions. |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, AMATO, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
JHA |
SB2749, SB3042 |
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HB1628 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Paroling Authority; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Compassionate Release; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE RELEASE.
Establishes a protocol for compassionate release for certain ill or seriously debilitated incarcerated persons. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
5/1/2026- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:51 PM; Conference Room 016. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
SB2688 |
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HB1629
Economic Development; Short Form
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill relating to economic development. |
(H)
1/27/2026- Meeting Scheduled on Friday, 01-30-26 11:30AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE has been canceled. |
ILAGAN |
ECD |
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HB1630
Economic Development; Short Form
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill relating to economic development. |
(H)
1/27/2026- Meeting Scheduled on Friday, 01-30-26 11:30AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE has been canceled. |
ILAGAN |
ECD |
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HB1631
Economic Development; Short Form
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill relating to economic development. |
(H)
1/27/2026- Meeting Scheduled on Friday, 01-30-26 11:30AM in conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE has been canceled. |
ILAGAN |
ECD |
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HB1632
Economic Development; Short Form
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill relating to economic development. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1 |
ILAGAN |
ECD |
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HB1633
Economic Development; Short Form
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Short form bill relating to economic development. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to ECD, referral sheet 1 |
ILAGAN |
ECD |
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HB1634
DOE; Home School; Homeschooled Students; Public Schools; Extracurricular Activities; Equitable Access
RELATING TO EDUCATION EQUITY.
Requires the Department of Education to permit the participation of eligible homeschooled students in public high school extracurricular activities, subject to certain requirements and limitations. |
(H)
2/17/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1635 HD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Commercial; Advertisement; Internet-only Distribution; Broadcast and Streaming Platforms
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Makes broadcast and streaming platform productions and commercial advertisement productions with Internet-only distribution eligible to receive the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDT, WAM |
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HB1636 HD1
Counties; Shopping Carts; Labeling; Impoundment; Disposal; Buyback Program; Fees; Fines
RELATING TO SHOPPING CARTS.
Requires every business establishment that provides a shopping cart to mark each cart with identifying information. Authorizes a county to impound and dispose of a shopping cart and assess impound fees, storage fees, and disposal fees under certain circumstances. Authorizes the counties to establish policies for managing and impounding shopping carts that have been vandalized or no longer display an owner's identifying mark. Requires the counties to establish a buyback program for impounded shopping carts. Authorizes the counties to return a shopping cart, in lieu of impoundment, to the business establishment, subject to certain fines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/3/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Kong, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (7) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, ILAGAN, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, QUINLAN |
ECD, WAL, JHA |
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HB1637
Nonprofit Corporations; Attorney General; Investigation
RELATING TO NONPROFITS.
Authorizes the Department of the Attorney General to initiate an investigation into a nonprofit corporation for compliance with the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act and its tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI, TARNAS |
JHA |
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HB1638
Covered Catastrophic Wildfires; Actual Damages; Aggregate Liability Limit; Electric Utilities; Economic Damages; Statute of Limitation; Right to Subrogation
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGES.
Limits claims alleging property damage from covered catastrophic wildfires to actual damages. Amends the aggregate liability limit for qualifying damages from covered catastrophic wildfires to be $1,000,000,000, rather than administratively established by the Public Utilities Commission, and makes the limit applicable only to property covered by a property insurance policy up to the coverage limit. Requires the Director of Emergency Management to determine whether a wildfire is a covered catastrophic wildfire. Specifies that claims subject to the limit must be filed within one year of the covered catastrophic wildfire. Clarifies that a property and casualty insurer's rights to subrogation are not limited in the context of an insured's recovery by judgment or settlement of a third-party tort claim. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI |
EEP, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB1639
Notary Public; Bureau of Conveyances; Fraudulently Notarized Recorded Instruments
RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.
Requires the Bureau of Conveyances to void any recorded instrument that was fraudulently notarized when attested to by the purported notary public. Requires the Bureau of Conveyance to allow title holders to suspend additional recordings on their title, unless given prior authorization by the title holder, subject to certain limitations. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAM, TARNAS |
WAL, JHA |
SB2782 |
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HB1640
DCCA; AG; DHS; County Prosecuting Attorneys; Financial Institutions; Financial Exploitation; Transaction Delays; Freezes
RELATING TO FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION.
Requires financial institutions to establish policies for identifying financial exploitation and the training of employees. Establishes procedures for reporting suspected financial exploitation. Requires financial institutions to delay transactions, and allows freezes on assets, when there is suspected financial exploitation. Provides immunity from liability for financial institutions for any action, determination, omission, or practice related to this Act. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1641 HD2
High-speed Electric Device; Lease; Rent; Sale; Operation; Prohibitions
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits the lease or rental of a high-speed electric device. Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of a high-speed electric device, under certain conditions. Prohibits the operation of a high-speed electric device in certain situations. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAM |
TRN, CPC, JHA |
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HB1642 HD1 SD1 CD1
Consumer Protection; Digital Financial Assets; Virtual Currencies; Kiosks; Prohibition; Purchases
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Beginning 10/1/2026, prohibits the ownership, operation, or management of a digital financial asset transaction kiosk that accepts United States currency from a customer in exchange for a digital financial asset. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB1643 HD2 SD2 CD1
Pharmacy; Registered Pharmacists; Audits; Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Exclusion; Health Maintenance Organization; Integrated Delivery System
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
Specifies a framework for the administration of audits of records of registered pharmacists and pharmacies. Amends the definition of "pharmacy benefit manager" under chapter 431S, HRS, to exclude certain health maintenance organizations. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HHS, CPN |
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HB1644 HD2 SD1
DCCA; Consumer Protection; Residential Solar Energy Devices; Power Purchase Agreements; Agreement Cover Page; Disclosures; Contractors; Voidable
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires purchase, lease, and power purchase agreements for residential solar energy devices to include a cover page with certain required disclosures. Requires any person or entity that markets, sells, leases, or solicits a residential solar energy device or markets, sells, or solicits power purchase agreements to comply with consumer protection laws. Prohibits any person or entity from installing, marketing, offering financing, or engaging in customer acquisition for a residential solar energy device without holding a contractor's license or having a contractual affiliation with a licensed contractor. Allows for rescission or cancellation of the agreement. Specifies that agreements in violation of the law are voidable. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EIG, CPN/JDC |
SB2032 |
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HB1645 HD3 SD1
DHS; Nonprofit Child Welfare Service Organizations; Child Welfare Services; Liability; Indemnification; Additional Insured; Trial; Bond
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Provides certain liability protections for nonprofit child welfare service organizations that are under contract with the Department of Human Services to provide child welfare services to children and families. Prohibits contracts between nonprofit child welfare service organizations and the State from including indemnification and hold harmless provisions and from requiring either party to name the other as an additional insured in their respective liability insurance policies. Prohibits pre- and post-judgment interest and punitive damages for nonprofit child welfare service organizations. Requires actions against nonprofit child welfare service organizations to be tried by the court, except in certain circumstances. Removes joint and several liability for nonprofit child welfare service organizations. Specifies that no bond shall be required from a nonprofit child welfare service organization on appeal. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, ILAGAN, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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HB1646
Rental Discrimination; Income; Attorneys' Fees
RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
Allows the court to award attorneys' fees to a prevailing party in an action relating to discriminatory practices in a rental transaction based on source of income. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA |
SB2209 |
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HB1647
Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosk; Hosts; Liability
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Subjects hosts of digital financial asset transaction kiosks to civil penalties for acts of fraud committed through the use of the digital financial asset transaction kiosk located on the host's premises. Applies to contracts to host digital financial asset transaction kiosks that are entered into on or after the effective date of this Act. Beginning 7/1/2027, applies to contracts to host digital financial asset transaction kiosks that are in effect as of the day before the effective date of this Act. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1648 HD2
Workers' Compensation; Nonprescription Drugs; Over-The-Counter Drugs; Nonlegend Drugs
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes health care providers to dispense nonprescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and nonlegend drugs for workers' compensation patients, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/17/2026- Re-Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN. |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, LEE, M., TAKAYAMA |
LBT/HHS, CPN |
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HB1649
Workers' Compensation; Injured Employee; Dependents; Benefits; Notification
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to notify an injured employee or their dependents of benefits to which they may be entitled. Specifies notification requirements. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide information regarding nonstatutory programs and benefits offered to injured employees and their families by nonprofit organizations. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, TARNAS |
LAB, FIN |
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HB1650 HD1
Environmental Assessments; Waikiki Special District
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.
Removes proposed actions within the Waikiki special district from the requirement for environmental assessments under section 343-5, HRS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to WLA, JDC. |
HASHEM |
WLA, JDC |
SB2997 |
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HB1651
HSEO; Climate Protection Plan; Consultant Services; Climate Protection Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to contract with a third-party consultant to develop a Climate Protection Plan for delivery to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2029. Establishes a Climate Protection Advisory Committee to assist the third-party consultant. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to EEP,WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
HASHEM |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB2486 |
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HB1652 HD1
Stormwater Management Systems; Agricultural Infrastructure; Low-Risk Green Stormwater Infrastructure; Counties
RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
Exempts agricultural infrastructure and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure from regulations covering retention ponds. Defines agricultural infrastructure and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/25/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1653
Claims Against the State; Attorney General; Report
RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.
Prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments, authorization for which is sought from the Legislature that exceed the time limitations of section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from being claimed. Requires the Attorney General to include in the Attorney General's annual report of claims recommended for approval a total dollar amount of possible judgments against the State that have not yet settled. Requires the Attorney General's report to the Legislature describing the claims against the State to include additional information. Requires the Attorney General to submit a report every five years to the Legislature containing further incidents that occurred in an agency that led to a claim. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
HASHEM |
JHA, FIN |
SB2311 |
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HB1654 HD1
AG; Public Employees; Confidential Complaint Process; Reports
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Requires the Attorney General to establish a confidential process for persons to anonymously file complaints against public employees. Requires the Attorney General to review and forward the complaints to the department, board, commission, or agency deemed appropriate by the Attorney General. Requires the departments, boards, commissions, and agencies to process the complaint pursuant to their standard complaint‑processing procedures and report the disposition to the Attorney General. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/3/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAYAMA, HOLT, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS |
LAB, JHA |
SB2116 |
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HB1655 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Scope of Negotiations; Exclusions; Retirement Benefits
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Allows public employers and exclusive representatives of bargaining units to negotiate certain retirement benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/16/2026- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM |
SB2388 |
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HB1656 HD1 SD1
Indebtedness; Salary or Wage Overpayment; Overpayment Payroll Transactions; Deductions for Recovery; Notice
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
LBT, WAM |
SB2118 |
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HB1657
DHRD; Civil Service Positions; State Departments, Divisions, and Agencies; Recruitment and Hiring; Rules
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Authorizes state departments, divisions, and agencies to elect to assume hiring and recruitment functions from the Department of Human Resources Development for vacant civil service positions within that department, division, or agency under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to adopt rules. Repeals existing law authorizing state departments, divisions, and agencies to conduct minimum qualification review of applicants for their vacant civil service positions. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LAB, FIN |
SB2137 |
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HB1658 HD1 SD1
Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Negotiations; Impasse Procedures; Arbitration
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Amends the collective bargaining negotiation procedure on the repricing of classes within a bargaining unit for public employees. Establishes an impasse procedure to be applied when an employer fails to initiate the negotiation or the parties fail to reach an agreement within certain timeframes. Repeals existing law that requires a different impasse procedure to apply in those situations. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM |
SB2115 |
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HB1659 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Grievance Procedure; Suspension; Discharge; Discipline; Exempt Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve any disciplinary action, unless the collective bargaining agreement specifically provides otherwise. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/3/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, TARNAS |
LAB, JHA |
SB2114 |
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HB1660 HD1
Contractors; Employees; Counties; Wages; Benefits; Hours; Employment Status; Disclosure
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding their employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status and deny, revoke, or suspend a building permit application for violating laws relating to wages, benefits, hours, and employment status, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
SAYAMA, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LAB, CPC, JHA |
SB2140 |
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HB1661 HD1 SD1 CD1
Cafeteria Plans; Wage and Salary Reduction Benefit Programs; Flexible Spending Accounts; Public Service; Maximum Contributions; Carryover Limits
RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS.
Requires the maximum contribution and carryover amounts for a public service flexible spending account plan to be set annually in accordance with the maximum amounts allowed under section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM |
SB2122 |
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HB1662
DLE; Retirement for Public Officers and Employees; Allowances; Contributions; Pension and Retirement Systems
RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
Includes certain law enforcement administrators and employees of the Department of Law Enforcement as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB2141 |
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HB1663 HD2 SD1
Reimbursement; Public Employees; Travel Costs; Interest Owed
RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Requires the State or a county to reimburse an officer or employee for work-related travel costs that the officer or employee loaned to the State or a county within thirty calendar days of submitting an approved statement of completed travel. Requires the State or a county to pay interest on a loan not reimbursed within thirty calendar days until the loan is fully reimbursed. Obligates an officer or employee to request a complete refund from the travel vendor for travel not taken for good cause. Entitles an officer or employee to reimbursement from the State or a county when a travel vendor offers a partial refund or no refund. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411. |
SAYAMA, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KILA, LEE, M., MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
SB2119 |
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HB1664 HD1 SD1
EUTF; Collective Bargaining; Contributions; Disputes; Impasses; Arbitration
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the EUTF. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
SB2117 |
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HB1665 HD1
AG; Terroristic Threatening; Reports; Electronic Communications; Protected Classes; Obstructing Government Operations; Educational Workers
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit annual reports to the Legislature pertaining to the offense of terroristic threatening in the first degree. Expands the definition of "terroristic threatening" to include any form of written or electronic communication. Includes additional protected classes that designate the offense of terroristic threatening in the first degree as a class B felony. Amends the offense of obstructing government operations to include obstructing the performance of a governmental function by an educational worker acting in an official capacity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
KILA |
HSH, JHA |
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HB1666
New Motor Vehicles; Markups; Maximum; State of Emergency; Documents; Direct Financing
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits, for sales or offers for sale of new motor vehicles, markups in excess of five per cent of the manufacturer's suggested retail price, markups in excess of $0 when specified in a proclamation declaring a state of emergency, and charges added to rates not based on the underwriting risk or credit characteristics of the consumer when dealers directly finance motor vehicle purchases. Requires dealers to retain records for markups for a period of no less than three years. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA |
TRN, PBS, CPC |
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HB1667 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Civil Identification Card; Lowering of Age to Obtain
RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION.
Lowers the age to obtain a state civil identification card without a signature from a parent or guardian from eighteen years old to sixteen years old. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA |
EIG, JDC |
SB2895 |
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HB1668 HD1
Medicaid; Department of Human Services; Full Earned Income Disregard
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Requires the Department of Human Services to allow a full earned income disregard for individuals with disabilities who are between the ages of sixteen and sixty-four years when determining eligibility for Medicaid. Takes effect upon approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/20/2026- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Reyes Oda |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1669
DOH; Lung Cancer Screening; Educational Materials; Signage; Written Notice; Cigarettes; Tobacco Products; Retailers
RELATING TO LUNG CANCER SCREENING.
Requires the Department of Health to develop by 12/31/2026, standardized educational materials relating to lung cancer screening and language on lung cancer screening information to be included in signage and written notices to be used by retailers of tobacco products. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires retailers engaged in the retail sale of tobacco products to display signage on lung cancer screening at each point of sale and provide written notice on lung cancer screening to each buyer of a tobacco product. |
(H)
2/11/2026- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
HLT, CPC |
SB2230 |
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HB1670
Health Insurance; Autism; Benefits; Coverage; Age; Limit; Repeal
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, repeals the fourteen years and under age limit for health insurance coverage requirements for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Repeals the maximum coverage benefit limit of $25,000 for applied behavioral analysis services. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, CPC |
SB2204 |
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HB1671 HD2
Dental Hygienists; Interim Therapeutic Restorations; Public Health Settings; Dentists; General Supervision
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Allows a licensed dental hygienist to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings under the general supervision of licensed dentist. 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, CPN |
SB2854 |
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HB1672
Department of Education; Public School Facilities; Employee Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Department of Education to give reasonable consideration to making all or portions of the facilities of a public school available to housing development for certain employees of the Department when closing the public school. Requires the Department of Education to identify unused public school facilities that may be appropriate for employee housing and inventory suitable grounds available upon public school closure for potential development of employee housing. |
(H)
2/10/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
EDN, HSG, FIN |
SB2542 |
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HB1673 HD1
Landfill Units; Underground Injection Control Line; No-Pass Zone; Parcels and Zoning Information App; Prohibition; City and County of Honolulu
RELATING TO LANDFILL UNITS.
Repeals the prohibition on the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, inland of an underground injection control line in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MARTEN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, LEE, M., QUINLAN, Amato |
WAL, EEP, JHA |
SB2769 |
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HB1674
DHS; Medicaid; Child Care Subsidies; Caregivers; Caregiver Capacity; Eligibility; Home and Community-Based Services; Assessments; Evaluations; Long-Term Care Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.
Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KUSCH, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Poepoe |
HSH, FIN |
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HB1675
Office of Legislative Ethics and Accountability; State Ethics Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
Establishes the Office of Legislative Ethics and Accountability as an independent, nonpartisan entity to receive and investigate complaints alleging ethical violations or misconduct by current members or current employees of the state legislature. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARRETT, TARNAS |
LMG, JHA, FIN |
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HB1676 HD1
Department of Education; University of Hawaii; Artificial Intelligence; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes an Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force to develop guidelines and recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence in state public education. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/23/2026- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
GARRETT, AMATO, EVSLIN, KAPELA, OLDS, SAYAMA, WOODSON |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
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HB1677
CIP; Thirty-first Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-first representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
FIN |
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HB1678 HD1 SD1 CD1
Planned Community Associations; Condominium Associations; Cumulative Voting; Candidates
RELATING TO ASSOCIATIONS.
Clarifies that in planned community association and condominium association elections conducted by cumulative voting, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates, including write-ins, and that individual votes are used when allocating votes. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
ICHIYAMA |
CPN |
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HB1679 HD1 SD2
Condominium Associations; Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting at Electronic Meetings; Electronic Voting Without a Meeting; Mail Voting Without a Meeting; Proxies
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies an association board's authority with respect to calling and authorizing electronic meetings, electronic voting at electronic meetings, electronic voting without a meeting, and mail voting without a meeting. Clarifies that proxies are only to be used for any voting conducted at a meeting. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
ICHIYAMA |
CPN, JDC |
SB2561 |
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HB1680 HD1
Vehicle Transfer; Notification; Centralized Notification System
RELATING TO VEHICLE TRANSFERS.
Requires each county Director of Finance to notify all applicable state and local agencies upon receipt of official notification of a vehicle transfer from a transferor. Requires each county Director of Finance to establish a centralized notification system to applicable agencies for every vehicle transfer by 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
ICHIYAMA |
TRN, JHA |
SB2498 |
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HB1681
Intimate Image; Nonconsensual Distribution; Criminal Offense
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Establishes the offense of nonconsensual distribution of an intimate image. |
(H)
2/10/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ICHIYAMA |
JHA |
SB2135 |
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HB1682 HD1 SD2 CD1
Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images; Civil Remedies
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES.
Establishes civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
ICHIYAMA |
LBT, JDC |
SB2448 |
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HB1683
Arts; Short Form
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Short form bill relating to the arts. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CAA, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA |
CAA |
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HB1684
Arts; Short Form
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Short form bill relating to the arts. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CAA, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA |
CAA |
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HB1685
Arts; Short Form
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Short form bill relating to the arts. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CAA, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA |
CAA |
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HB1686
Culture; Short Form
RELATING TO CULTURE.
Short form bill relating to culture. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CAA, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA |
CAA |
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HB1687
Culture; Short Form
RELATING TO CULTURE.
Short form bill relating to culture. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CAA, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA |
CAA |
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HB1688 HD1 SD2 CD1
Taxation; General Excise Tax; Aircraft Service and Maintenance
RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for the sale of material, parts, or tools used for aircraft service and maintenance or for the construction of an aircraft service and maintenance facility. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, ILAGAN, TAM |
TRS, WAM |
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HB1689
Climate Change; Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target; Atmospheric Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Transportation
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Part I: Extends the Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target to 2075 and establishes an interim target of seventy per cent for 2050. Part II: Maintains the existing Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target but exempts the Department of Transportation and transportation systems and services from the target. |
(H)
2/6/2026- Re-referred to EEP/TRN, FIN, referral sheet 8 |
KILA, ILAGAN, KUSCH, OLDS |
EEP/TRN, FIN |
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HB1690
Minors; Curfew; County Ordinances
RELATING TO MINORS.
Expands the statewide curfew to apply to minors under 18 years of age, instead of under 16. Amends the exceptions to, and penalties for, violations of the statewide curfew. Restricts a county's authority to enact curfew ordinances to only those ordinances that are more stringent than the statewide curfew. |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA, ILAGAN, MIYAKE, OLDS |
HSH, JHA |
SB3194 |
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HB1691 HD2 SD1
Salvaged Motor Vehicles; Transfer; Supporting Documents; Electronic Signature; Indemnification
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes supporting documents used to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle to an insurance company after payment of damages from the result of a total loss insurance settlement to be signed electronically. Requires insurance companies to indemnify and hold harmless the Director of Finance for any claims resulting from the issuance of motor vehicle titles utilizing documents signed electronically without a notary. Effective 7/1/2027. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
KILA, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
TRS, CPN/JDC |
SB2053 |
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HB1692 HD2 SD2 CD1
Stationary Vehicles; Traffic Safety; Duty of Approaching Vehicle; Traffic Violations; Pickup Trucks; Passenger Restrictions
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Part I: Requires drivers approaching stationary vehicles displaying warning signals to slow down to a reasonable and prudent speed and make a lane change if possible and safe to do so or come to a complete stop if necessary. Part II: Provides certain exemptions from passenger restrictions related to the operation of a pickup truck with a passenger seated in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle. Increases the minimum age to ride in the bed or load-carrying area of a pickup truck while in operation from twelve years of age to sixteen years of age. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, AMATO, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAM, TARNAS |
TRS, JDC |
SB2026 |
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HB1693
Climate Change; Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target; Atmospheric Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Transportation
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Part I: Extends the Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target from 2045 to 2050. Part II: Maintains the existing Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target but exempts the Department of Transportation and transportation systems and services from the target. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to EEP, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KILA, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MIYAKE, OLDS |
EEP, TRN, FIN |
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HB1694 HD2
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, and sunsets on December 31, 2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Gedeon, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KILA, CHUN, EVSLIN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAM |
TRN, EEP, FIN |
SB2027, SB2375 |
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HB1695 HD2 SD1
Fuel Tax Credit; Renewable Fuel; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Expands the provisions of the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit. Clarifies that the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit shall only be claimed by taxpayers for which qualified renewable fuels production costs are incurred within the State and sold for distribution within the State. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KILA, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TARNAS |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
SB2403 |
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HB1696 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOT; DLIR; Commercial Driver's Licenses; Minimum Age
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Lowers the age of who may drive commercially within the State from nineteen to eighteen. Repeals the requirement that a person only operates category 3 vehicles to qualify to drive commercially in the State. Prohibits a person under twenty-one years of age from operating a commercial motor vehicle outside of a registered apprenticeship program as determined by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations or a structured, on-the-job training program administered by the person's employer that meets certain requirements. Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its rules to lower the minimum age required for a commercial driver's license. (CD1) |
(H)
4/30/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, Muraoka |
TRS, JDC |
SB2896 |
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HB1697 HD1
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology; Natural Hair Braiding; Exemption from Licensure; Registration
RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.
Requires natural hair braiders to be registered, rather than licensed, under the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. By 11/1/2026, requires the Board to adopt rules prescribing the approved courses or programs on sanitation, health, and safety. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to CPN. |
ICHIYAMA |
CPN |
SB2876 |
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HB1698
Treatment Provider; Substance Use Disorder Services; Assignment of Benefits; Anti-Assignment Clause; Enforcement
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires health insurance carriers to honor a patient's written assignment of benefits to a substance use disorder treatment provider. Prohibits health insurance contracts from including anti-assignment clauses that restrict or invalidate a patient's right to assign benefits. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules and take enforcement action to ensure compliance. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish an annual summary. Allows providers to bring civil actions to compel payment and obtain injunctive relief, damages, interest, and attorneys' fees for violations. Deems violations to be unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Requires insurers to furnish an explanation of benefits to the assigned provider upon request. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
KAHALOA |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
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HB1699
Department of Human services; Food Security; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Farm to Families Program under the Department of Human Services to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2027 and 2028. |
(H)
1/30/2026- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-03-26 9:00AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
KAHALOA |
HSH, AGR, FIN |
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HB1700 HD1 SD1
Counties; Individuals with Disabilities; Access and Functional Needs; Housing Projects; Expedited Permits; Reports
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Includes housing projects for individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs as eligible projects to apply for expedited permits. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EIG/HHS/HOU, JDC |
SB2270 |
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HB1701 HD1
Off-Street Parking Requirements; Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Program Areas; Prohibited
RELATING TO PARKING.
Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transit‑oriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TODD, Amato |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
SB2356 |
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HB1702
Health Insurance; Brief Cognitive Assessments; Mandatory Coverage; Health Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Medicaid
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for brief cognitive assessments for individuals fifty years of age and older. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, CHUN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
HLT/HSH, CPC |
SB2428 |
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HB1703 HD2
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Land Use; Rodeos; Rodeo Activities
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes rodeos and rodeo activities on various lands that are zoned for agricultural or pastoral use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
WAL, CAA, JHA |
SB2161 |
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HB1704 HD1
DCCA; Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT); Adoption; Rules
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face‑to‑face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Hussey |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2080 |
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HB1705 HD1 SD2
Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody Evaluators; Licensed Mental Health Counselors
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Allows licensed mental health counselors to be appointed as child custody evaluators. (SD2) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, JDC |
SB2090 |
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HB1706 HD1
DHS; Medicaid; Prospective Payment System; Reimbursement; Mental Health Services; Mental Health Professionals
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Expands the services eligible for Medicaid Prospective Payment System reimbursement to include certain services furnished by a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic and provided by mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules for this purpose and seek federal approvals as necessary. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA |
HSH, CPC |
SB2089 |
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HB1707 HD1 SD2 CD1
DAB; Transportation Costs; Shipping Costs; Reimbursements; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain necessary supplies, under certain conditions. Establishes a position to administer the Program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
AEN, WAM |
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HB1708 HD1
Traffic Code; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Highly Intoxicated Driver
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Upgrades the penalties for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while highly intoxicated, including outlining additional requirements for probation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, QUINLAN |
TRN, JHA |
SB2392 |
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HB1709
PUC; DOT; Water Carrier Act; Transfer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Transfers the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/10/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MIYAKE, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, TAKENOUCHI |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
SB2171 |
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HB1710 HD2 SD2 CD1
Historic Preservation; State Historic Preservation Division Review; Historic Properties; Private Properties; Project Review; Review Period
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Authorizes SHPD to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances. Amends the process and deadlines by which SHPD must provide written concurrence or non-concurrence for proposed projects on private property or certain projects that require state or county approval for entitlement for use, after which concurrence may be assumed and the project may move to the next step in the compliance process. Amends the conditions under which a proposed project on an existing privately owned single-family detached dwelling unit or townhouse that is over fifty years old shall be subject to section 6E-42, HRS. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
WLA, JDC |
SB2341 |
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HB1711 HD1 SD2 CD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from 5 years to a period of up to 10 years. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
HOU, WAM |
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HB1712 HD1
State Building Code Council; Department of Accounting and General Services; Membership; Building Industry Association of Hawaii; General Contractors Association of Hawaii; Plumbers and Fitters United Association, Local 675; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1186
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Makes both the representative of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii and the representative of the General Contractors Association of Hawaii permanent standing members of the State Building Code Council, instead of members who alternate terms every four years. Adds one representative of the Plumbers and Fitters United Association, Local 675, and one representative of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1186, as members of the State Building Code Council. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/4/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
WAL, JHA |
SB2339 |
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HB1713 HD1 SD1 CD1
School Impact Fees; Residential Development; Land Dedication Exemptions
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Expands exemptions from school impact fee requirement for certain housing developments. Clarifies procedures and timing for land dedication or fee‑in‑lieu agreements for new residential developments. Repeals the sunset and reporting requirements under Act 268, SLH 2025. Restructures certain school impact fee accounts. Preserves existing educational contribution agreements. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
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HB1714 HD1
HHFDC; HPHA; Executive Director Salary; Deputy Executive Director; Employment Contracts
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Provides the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation with autonomy in personnel matters. Increases the salary cap for the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Renames the Executive Assistant of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the Deputy Executive Director. Prohibits the extension of any employment contract of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority beyond two years without legislative approval. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, TARNAS |
HSG, LAB, FIN |
SB2338 |
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HB1715 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Permanently Affordable For-Sale Housing; Resale Restrictions; Criteria
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes HHFDC to designate certain for-sale units as permanently affordable housing, subject to certain restrictions. Clarifies that certain resale and occupancy restrictions apply only to projects developed prior to a certain date. Amends the definition of "qualified resident" for the purposes of HHFDC housing development programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HOU, WAM |
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HB1716 HD1 SD1
Elections; Political Parties; Qualification; Ballot Placement
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Establishes a process by which any political party continuously listed on the general election ballot for two consecutive general election cycles shall be deemed continuously qualified for ballot placement. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
POEPOE, GRANDINETTI, PERRUSO |
JDC |
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HB1717
Department of Education; Over-the-counter Oral Antihistamines; Stock Supply; Administration
RELATING TO STUDENT HEALTH.
Authorizes a school to maintain a stock supply of over-the-counter oral antihistamines to be administered under certain conditions. Authorizes school personnel to administer the over-the-counter oral antihistamine medication, under certain conditions. |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
EDN, JHA |
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HB1718 HD1 SD1 CD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Mixed-Use Developments; County Powers; Sunset
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Limits mixed-use developments to transit-oriented developments. Repeals the sunset date of Act 45, SLH 2024, thereby making permanent the authority of the counties to share in facilitating the development, construction, financing, refinancing, or other provision of mixed-use developments, including low- and moderate-income housing projects, and issue county bonds before 7/1/2033 for this purpose. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HOU/EIG, WAM |
SB2748, SB3036 |
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HB1719 HD1
Manufactured Housing; Urban District; Residential Building Design Elements; Real Property
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes that manufactured homes are a permitted use by right on residentially zoned lots within the urban district. Limits the use of residential building design elements to deny or discourage otherwise code-compliant manufactured homes. Prohibits homeowners' associations and similar private governing bodies from enforcing covenants that actively or effectively prohibit otherwise lawful manufactured housing. Prohibits counties from requiring manufactured homes that comply with federal manufactured housing standards to also comply with the Hawaii State Building Code or a county building code. Specifies that a manufactured home is considered real property, requiring its transfer, conveyance, and mortgage to follow the same recording and enforcement requirements as other real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSG/WAL, CPC, JHA |
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HB1720
Professional Engineers; County Employees; Licensure; Qualifications; Lawful Experience in Engineering Work; Code Compliance Review of Plans
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS.
Clarifies that a county employee's code compliance review of plans for construction applicable to the specific engineering field is considered lawful experience in engineering work for purposes of professional engineering licensure. |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
EVSLIN, Miyake |
LAB, CPC |
SB3290 |
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HB1721 HD2 SD2 CD1
Expedited Permits; Insurance; Additional Insureds; Indemnification; Certificates of Occupancy
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies insurance, indemnification, and certain certificate of occupancy requirements for purposes of expedited permits. Requires state or county inspectors to inspect all projects with expedited permits. Repeals 6/30/2031. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
EIG/HOU, CPN |
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HB1722 HD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Affordable Housing; Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program; Condominium Units; Owner‑Occupied Residential Use
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies the Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program by: including the renting or subleasing by the owner of a residential condominium unit to any tenant or sublessee of any kind as a form of owner occupation; requiring at least sixty per cent of the residential condominium units within urban redevelopment sites to be set aside for owner-occupied residential use for at least ten years from the date of initial purchase; exempting the design, development, and construction of contracts for residential condominium units within an urban redevelopment site from procurement requirements; allowing an individual to own other real property and still qualify for the program; and allowing the sale of up to forty per cent of residential condominium units to qualified residents if there are units available after being advertised for sale for more than sixty days. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0). |
EVSLIN |
HSG, CPC |
SB2061 |
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HB1723 HD1
HHFDC; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Transfer of Moneys; Project Criteria; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Specifies the conditions upon which the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may transfer moneys from within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to a subaccount and between subaccounts of the revolving fund. Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide any and all forms of financing. Expands the funding priorities of, and appropriates funds into and out of, the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
EVSLIN |
HSG, FIN |
SB2063 |
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HB1724 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program; Computation of Interest; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent, with modifications that include changing the method for computation of interest for purchasers of certain real property. Expands the use of proceeds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to include purchasing equity in for-sale housing development projects and interim primary or secondary financing. Exempts disbursements from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund from appropriation and allotment requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HOU, WAM |
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HB1725 HD2
Counties; Point-in-Time Applicability; Building Permits; State Building Code Council; County Authority; Hawaii State Building Code; Amendments; Building Permit Applications; Adoption Cycle; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Part I: Fixes the applicable building codes, standards, and county amendments for the life of a building permit, subject to certain exceptions and rules. Part II: Specifies the applicability of the International Residential Code. Authorizes a county to adopt amendments to the Hawaii state building code, under certain circumstances, and repeals the counties' existing authority to amend or adopt the buildings code without council approval. Changes the adoption of the Hawaii state building code from a two-year cycle to a six-year cycle. Part III: Appropriates funds for the State Building Code Council for staffing and necessary consultant services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EIG/GVO, WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS, Hussey |
EIG/GVO, WAM |
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HB1726 HD1
Statewide Housing and Infrastructure Data Platform; Housing Development; Regional Infrastructure Investments; Fiscal Sustainability; Fiscal Impact Model; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with other state and county agencies, to study options for and coordinate the development of a shared statewide housing and infrastructure data platform to inform agency decision-making and state housing and infrastructure investments. Includes the development of a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of development and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
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HB1727 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Department of Budget and Finance; RHRF; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Reserved Funds; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund (RURF) to be used to provide any and all forms of financing for the development, pre-development, construction, acquisition, preservation, and substantial rehabilitation of rental housing units. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) to give preference to certain projects with perpetual affordability commitments and to applicants with a demonstrated history of early repayment to the RHRF. Authorizes HHFDC, with the approval of the Director of Finance, to transfer moneys between the RHRF and its subaccounts without further legislative authorization. Requires certain RHRF loans applied for or awarded after 12/31/2026 to be subject to review and renegotiation when any mortgage debt to which the loan is subordinate is refinanced or retired. Authorizes HHFDC to use reserved but unencumbered funds for short‑term projects with certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to secure lines of credit, standby bond purchase agreements, or other credit enhancement facilities to provide liquidity for the RHRF in certain circumstances. Authorizes the Director of Finance to transfer moneys from the RHRF to its Mixed-Income Subaccount for FY 2026‑2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HOU, WAM |
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HB1728 HD1 SD1 CD1
Counties; Rainwater Catchment Systems
RELATING TO RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Requires the counties to allow for the installation and operation of rainwater catchment systems for potable and nonpotable uses on all properties. Allows the counties to require registration, inspection, or notification of rainwater catchment systems. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
EIG/WLA, JDC |
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HB1729 HD1
Second Home Mortgage Interest Deduction; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Disallows the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under state income tax law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
HSG, FIN |
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HB1730 HD2 SD1
DOH; Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group; Cesspools; Administrative Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group to assist the Department of Health in a review of the Department's administrative rules and practices regarding wastewater systems and cesspools and in the development of proposed changes to make cesspool conversions more affordable. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for positions and hiring of a consultant to assist the Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
SB2980 |
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HB1731 HD1
Community Care Foster Family Homes; Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Medicaid; Housing Access
RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.
Clarifies that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet an intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care shall not be denied residency in a licensed community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific medicaid waiver program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Matsumoto |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
SB2340 |
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HB1732 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Counties; Kamaaina Homes Pilot Program; Voluntary Deed Restrictions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide funding to a county, to be designated by the Corporation, to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homebuyers. Sunsets 6/30/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HOU, WAM |
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HB1733 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Rental Housing; Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond Authorization; Housing Loan and Mortgage Program; Report
RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM.
Increases the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Bond authorization ceiling amount to continue financing affordable rental housing statewide. Clarifies that revenue bonds treated as refunding bonds do not count against the authorized aggregate principal amount of the bond. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HOU, WAM |
SB2553 |
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HB1734 HD1
Counties; Lot Requirements and Dwelling Specifications; Prohibition; Residential Uses; Urban District; Counties; Petition Process; Exemptions
RELATING TO ZONING.
Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements and dwelling specifications for parcels of land zoned for residential uses located within the urban district for purposes of subdivision, development, or the issuance of a building permit, with certain exemptions. Allows the counties to establish a petition process for neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographically contiguous areas to establish or retain certain requirements or specifications. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
SB2423 |
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HB1735
Animal Cruelty; Predator Control; Trapping; Exemption
RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
Exempts predator control and trapping for the purpose of protecting property or native biodiversity from the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Amato |
AGR, JHA |
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HB1736 HD2
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Cat Sterilization; Counties; Animal Control; Income Check-off; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL.
Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation, including the free-roaming cat population, and authorizes an income tax designation to provide revenues into the special fund. Requires cats over five months of age to be surgically sterilized unless covered by an intact cat declaration, and conditions the importation of intact cats on state and county declaration requirements, with certain exceptions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2026- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS, Amato |
AEN/EIG, WAM |
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HB1737 HD3 SD2 CD1
Agriculture; Agricultural Districts; Zoning; Farm Dwelling; Farm Employee Housing
RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
Clarifies the allowable uses within agricultural districts with respect to farm dwellings and farm employee housing. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, Amato |
AEN/HOU, JDC |
SB2006 |
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HB1738 HD2
Land Use Decision-Making; County Decision-Making; District Boundaries; Housing
RELATING TO LAND USE DECISION-MAKING.
Authorizes counties to amend district boundaries involving land areas of greater than fifteen but no more than twenty-five acres for purposes of residential housing, agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental housing, or workforce fee simple ownership. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/19/2026- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
WLA/EIG/HOU, JDC |
SB2007 |
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HB1739 HD2
County-designated Transit-Oriented Development Areas; Transit-Supportive Densities; County Regulations; Prohibition
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the development of transit-supportive densities to be allowed in any county-designated transit-oriented development area. Prohibits the counties from enacting an ordinance, rule, regulation, development standard, zoning provision, or other land use control that restricts the development of transit-supportive densities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/19/2026- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
WLA/EIG/HOU, WAM |
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HB1740 HD2 SD2 CD1
HHFDC; Qualified Residents; Affordable Housing; Housing Development; Exemptions; Owner-Occupancy; Deed Restrictions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Repeals the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and repeals the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Limits a qualified resident from owning a majority interest in no more than one property suitable for dwelling purposes, but requiring the disposal of such property within two years. Amends exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules for certain housing projects developed by the Corporation that satisfy certain conditions, including requirements related to employment, owner-occupancy, and deed restrictions. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
HOU, WAM |
SB2424 |
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HB1741 HD2 SD1 CD1
Inclusionary Mandate; Housing Affordability Impact Fee; Needs Assessment Study; Essential Nexus; Rough Proportionality; Financial Feasibility
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Deems a county inclusionary mandate as a form of development exaction and treats the mandate as a housing affordability impact fee. Provides parameters for a county's adoption or amendment of an inclusionary mandate for residential or mixed-use development. Establishes additional components for a needs assessment study for a county-imposed inclusionary mandate. Conditions the adoption or amendment of a county inclusionary mandate for residential or mixed-use development on written findings of essential nexus and rough proportionality and a determination of financial feasibility. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSG, WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB1742 HD3
Self-Contained Relocatable Housing; Construction; Occupation; Zoning; Manufactured Homes; Real Property
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Part I: Authorizes the construction and occupation of self-contained relocatable housing units, with certain restrictions. Part II: Specifies that a manufactured home is considered real property, requiring its transfer, conveyance, and mortgage to follow the same recording and enforcement requirements as other real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/19/2026- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
EIG/HOU/WLA, CPN/JDC |
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HB1743 HD1
Owner-Builder Exemption; Contractors; Leasing Restriction; Disclaimer; Repeal
RELATING TO THE OWNER-BUILDER EXEMPTION.
Repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own contractor and who build or improve residential or farm buildings or structures on property they own or lease and do not offer the buildings or structures for sale. Requires an owner or lessee to provide signed written notice that a residential structure offered for lease or sublease was built or improved by an individual who is not a licensed contractor. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HSG, CPC |
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HB1744
DHS; Med-QUEST; Medicaid State Plan; Naturopathic Medicine
RELATING TO NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to amend the Hawaii Medicaid State Plan or request approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for an amendment under the Medicaid State Plan to include naturopathic medicine. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HSH/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
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HB1745
Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative; Renewable Portfolio Standards; Renewable Energy Goal; Original Framework
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE.
Replaces the State's renewable portfolio standard of 100 per cent renewable energy generation by 2045 with the original mandate for 70 per cent by 12/31/2045. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to EEP, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
EEP, CPC |
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HB1746
HPD; Forensic Identification; Law Enforcement; Information; Rapid DNA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION.
Establishes within the Honolulu Police Department a rapid DNA investigative lead program. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, GEDEON, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1747
DHS; SNAP; Eligible Foods; Sugary Drinks; Candy; Restriction; Reports
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to request and implement waivers or waiver extensions from the federal government to make sugary drinks and candy ineligible foods for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Requires annual reports to the legislature on waiver status, ineligible foods, and implementation impacts. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, Alcos |
HSH, FIN |
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HB1748
UH; JABSOM; Medical School Curriculum; Nutrition and Metabolic Health; Report
RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION.
Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to establish a nutrition and metabolic health curriculum for medical students at the John A. Burns School of Medicine. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HED, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HED, HLT, FIN |
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HB1749 HD2 SD1
Cesspools; Cesspool Disclosure Form; Penalties
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires sellers to provide buyers with a cesspool disclosure form before the execution of a real estate purchase contract. Establishes standards for the cesspool disclosure form by 11/1/2026. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM |
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HB1750
Fishing Regulations; Uhu; Kala; Spearing; Sales; Temporary Restrictions
RELATING TO OAHU CORAL REEF RESTORATION.
Temporarily prohibits the taking by spearing of uhu or kala in state marine waters around the island of Oahu, and prohibits the commercial sale of uhu and kala so taken, until the Division of Aquatic Resources' Holomua Marine Initiative process adopts applicable regulations. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
ICHIYAMA |
WAL, JHA |
SB2972 |
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HB1751 HD1
Department of Defense; University of Hawaii; State Tuition Assistance Program; Graduate Degree
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Authorizes the Adjutant General to expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified personnel in the Hawaii National Guard. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BELATTI, IWAMOTO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
PBS, HED, FIN |
SB2138 |
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HB1752 HD1 SD1 CD1
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee; HI-EMA; Adjutant General; Administrator; Membership
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Replaces the Adjutant General on the Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee with the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. (CD1) |
(H)
4/30/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
BELATTI, SOUZA |
PSM, JDC |
SB2139 |
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HB1753 HD2 SD2 CD2
AG; Social Media Platforms; User Accounts; Personal Information; Sensitive Personal Information; Deletion; Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2) |
(H)
5/8/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
CPN, JDC |
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HB1754
GET; Exemption; Food; Medical Services; Dental; Minority Caucus Package
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts food and groceries from the general excise tax. Expands the general excise tax exemption implemented in 2024 for certain medical and dental services to include all medical and dental services. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to ECD, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
ECD, HLT, FIN |
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HB1755
Minority Caucus Package; Taxation; Income Tax; Elimination
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Eliminates the state individual income tax. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
FIN |
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HB1756 HD1
Individual Housing Account Program; Pre-Tax Savings; Minority Caucus Package
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HOU, WAM |
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HB1757
Minority Caucus Package; DHHL; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act; Leases
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOMELANDS LEASES.
Requires leases used in the conveyance of available lands as defined by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, as amended, to conform to the requirements for securitization by federally insured lending programs. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1758
Minority Caucus Package; Criminal Offenses; Assault; Elder Persons
RELATING TO ELDER CRIME VICTIMS.
Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
SHIMIZU, ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA |
HSH, JHA |
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HB1759 HD1
Minority Caucus Package; Organized Retail Theft; Task Force
RELATING TO THEFT.
Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft which are increased based on value of property and leadership roles. Creates an organized retail theft task force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato, Takayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
GEDEON, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
ECD, JHA |
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HB1760
Minority Caucus Package; Mental Illness; Hospitalization
RELATING TO MENTAL ILLNESS.
Amends the definition of "dangerous to self". Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT/HSH, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HLT/HSH, JHA |
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HB1761
Minority Caucus Package; Election Integrity; Transparency; Access; Reform
RELATING TO ELECTION REFORM.
Amends various election provisions to increase public access to in-person voting, increase public confidence in elections, and impose accountability in the election certification process. Key features include increased access to voter service centers open on election day, abolition of ranked choice voting, public access to election records, signature verification in the presence of official observers, reform of the mandatory recount process, the use of physical ballots during election audits, and subjecting the chief election officer position to election instead of appointment. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1762
Administrative Rulemaking Process; Economic Impact Analysis; Legislative Approval; Minority Caucus Package
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULEMAKING.
Establishes a cost-benefit analysis requirement that defines a specific financial impact threshold for administrative rules. Requires legislative action through concurrent resolution to approve an agency’s major rule change above the threshold of one million dollars. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
REYES ODA, ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
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HB1763
Minority Caucus Package; Criminal Offenses; Bribery; Official Misconduct
RELATING TO PENALTIES.
Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery under certain circumstances. Increases the penalty for official misconduct from a class C to a class A felony. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 |
PIERICK, ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
JHA |
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HB1764 HD1
Music Accessibility Pilot Program; Hawaii State Public Library System; Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE MUSIC ACCESSIBILITY PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes the Music Accessibility Pilot Program within the Hawaii State Public Library System to expand access to public concerts and musical education throughout the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KAPELA, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1765 HD1
Spearfishing; Safety Warning; Requirements
RELATING TO SPEARFISHING SAFETY.
Establishes safety-warning requirements regarding spearfishing. Requires safety warning to be displayed beginning 7/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
KAPELA, AMATO, KAHALOA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, CPN |
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HB1766
DAB; Pesticides; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Reports; Online Reporting Tool; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to AGR/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, LOWEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
AGR/EEP, FIN |
SB2439 |
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HB1767
Health Insurance; Health Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Prescription Drug Coverage; Opioid Antagonists
RELATING TO OPIOID ANTAGONISTS.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations that issue policies, contracts, plans, or agreements that provide prescription drug coverage to provide coverage for at least one generic opioid antagonist and device. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
KAPELA, AMATO, EVSLIN, GEDEON, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HLT, CPC |
SB2855 |
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HB1768 HD1 SD2
State and County Law Enforcement; Immigration Enforcement Actions; Prohibition
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Prohibits any law enforcement agency or law enforcement official from entering into an agreement under federal law that permits state or county agencies to engage in immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officials from engaging in certain immigration-related actions, except under limited circumstances. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2) |
(S)
4/29/2026- Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 876). |
KAPELA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
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HB1769 HD2 SD1
Corrections; Private, Out-of-state Prisons; Return to In-state Correctional Facilities; Reports
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Requires the Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation to incrementally return committed felons incarcerated in private, out-of-state correctional institutions to in-state correctional facilities. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/27/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 760). |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
PSM, WAM |
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HB1770 HD1
DOE; School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program; School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund; Repayment Signing Bonus Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund. Establishes a Repayment Signing Bonus Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KAPELA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
SB2091 |
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HB1771 HD1
DOT; Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offsets; Qualified Air Travel
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
QUINLAN |
TRN, EEP, FIN |
SB2316 |
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HB1772
SPO; Small Business Procurement Program; Small Business Procurement Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes the Small Business Procurement Program and Small Business Procurement Coordinator position permanently in the State Procurement Office. Repeals the Small Business Assistance Initiative established in Act 168, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/11/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN |
ECD, FIN |
SB2928 |
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HB1773
Disability Travel Placard; Disabled Persons Parking
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard and provides proof of travel. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HLT, JHA |
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HB1774 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Centralized Resource Website; Affordability; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CENTRALIZED ACCESS TO RESOURCES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop, implement, and maintain a centralized resource website to connect residents to support and resources to address affordability, health, safety, and the impacts of climate change. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
WLA/AEN, WAM |
SB2440 |
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HB1775
Judicial Foreclosures; Eligible Bidders; Subsequent Bids
RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
Specifies that a judicial foreclosure sale is not final until the earliest of either fifteen days after the public sale, unless an eligible bidder submits a subsequent bid or written notice of intent to submit a subsequent bid, or forty-five days after the public sale. Requires subsequent successful bidders to make a downpayment. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA |
SB2946 |
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HB1776 HD2 SD1
OCP; Notice of Tenant Rights; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the Office of Consumer Protection to publish an accessible, multilingual notice of tenant rights online. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/8/2026- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB2347 |
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HB1777 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Tenant Protection Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Tenant Protection Working Group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to address certain tenant protection issues in the State. Requires the Tenant Protection Working Group to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
HOU/HHS, WAM |
SB2957 |
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HB1778 HD1
School Facilities Authority; School Modernization Initiative; Capital Improvement Project Planning Database; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MODERNIZATION.
Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a school modernization initiative through a capital improvement project planning database for school facilities statewide. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON |
EDN, FIN |
SB2550 |
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HB1779 HD1
DOE Schools; Public Charter Schools; School Meals; Free
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Expands free school meal coverage, beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, to all public school students, including public charter school students, regardless of whether the student participates in a federal school meals program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
SB3058 |
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HB1780 HD1 SD1
DOE; Student Transportation; School Bus Program; Fares; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a student bus fare rate system that includes free school bus passes for students who meet certain statutory requirements. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
SB2395 |
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HB1781 HD1
Department of Education; Mathematics; Numeracy; Numeracy Coaching Program; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a Numeracy Coaching Program to provide numeracy coaches in certain Department of Education elementary schools, middle schools, and intermediate schools to support teachers, improve instruction, and ensure that students develop a strong foundation in mathematics. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GARCIA, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
SB2337 |
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HB1782 HD3 SD2
Attorney General; Office of Consumer Protection; Artificial Intelligence; AI Companion Systems; Conversational AI Services; Minors; Regulation; Oversight; Penalties
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS.
Establishes safeguards, protections, oversight, and penalties for interactions between minors and artificial intelligence companion systems or conversational artificial intelligence services. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2) |
(S)
4/23/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 810). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
CPC, ECD, JHA |
SB2788 |
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HB1783 HD1
School Facilities Authority; Pilot Program; Public-private Partnership; Request for Proposals; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a pilot program to develop three new public schools in areas based on demonstrated need through public-private partnerships. Amends the powers of the School Facilities Authority. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GARCIA, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, OLDS, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
EDN, FIN |
SB2024 |
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HB1784
DOE; Dyslexia-Sensitive Universal Screening; Professional Development; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning no later than the 2028-2029 school year, requires the Department of Education to administer a dyslexia-sensitive universal screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, requires certain employees of public schools to have an opportunity to participate in training on literacy instruction. Requires a report to the Legislature and Board of Education before the 2031-2032 school year. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
EDN, FIN |
SB2430 |
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HB1785 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOE; Superintendent; Student Transportation; Penalty; School Bus Fare Revolving Fund
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Superintendent to hire a new contractor if a contractor under a student transportation contract fails to provide service on a contracted service capacity or designated service segment for five or more consecutive instructional days. Authorizes the Department of Education to assess a penalty if a contractor fails to provide service on a designated service segment without an approved justification. Authorizes the use of the School Bus Fare Revolving Fund to offset costs associated with procuring replacement services. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB2549 |
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HB1786
Department of Education; School Facilities; Public Use; Community Use; Report
RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Requires the Department of Education to make available all public school outdoor facilities and grounds on Saturdays and Sundays for public and community use without the need for any license, permit, or deposit of fees, under certain conditions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2030. |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, Matayoshi |
EDN, FIN |
SB2605 |
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HB1787
Patient Bill of Rights; Health Insurance; Utilization Review; Artificial Intelligence; Restrictions; Adverse Actions; Health Carriers; Licensed Health Care Providers
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, or other software tools for purposes of decision-making in health insurance utilization reviews. Requires a licensed health care provider to review all adverse actions by the health carrier. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, ECD, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GARCIA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
HLT, ECD, CPC |
SB2768 |
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HB1788
Constitutional Amendment; Affordable Health Care; Fundamental Right (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to establish access to affordable health care as a fundamental right, subject to limitations balancing other essential public services. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
SB2465 |
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HB1789
Health Care for All Hawaii Board; Health Care for All Hawaii Plan; Advisory Committee; Recommendations; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes a Health Care for All Hawaii Board to design and recommend the Health Care for All Hawaii plan that is publicly funded and available to every resident of the State. Establishes values and principles for the board in developing its plan, designates the scope of the plan, requires the board to establish an advisory committee to provide consumer perspective input, and requires the board to submit the plan to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, POEPOE, SOUZA |
HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN |
SB3243 |
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HB1790 HD2
UH; SSRI; Hawaii Center for Policing and Criminal Justice Research; Hawaii Crime Lab; AG; Law Enforcement Stops; Uses of Force; Complaints; Appropriation
RELATING TO POLICING.
Establishes the Hawaii Center for Policing and Criminal Justice Research within the Social Science Research Institute, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa to house the Hawaii Crime Lab. Requires law enforcement agencies and law enforcement oversight agencies to collect and report certain data regarding law enforcement stops, uses of force, and complaints to the Hawaii Crime Lab. Requires the Hawaii Crime Lab to collect and publish incident-level information and an annual report on the data collected. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to adopt rules, in coordination with the Hawaii Crime Lab, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and any community advisory boards. Appropriates funds for the establishment and operation of the Hawaii Center for Policing and Criminal Justice Research within the Social Science Research Institute, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa to support implementation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
EDU/PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB2729 |
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HB1791
Warehouse Worker Protection Act; Warehouse Quotas; Employer Recordkeeping
RELATING TO WAREHOUSE WORKERS.
Establishes the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Requires certain warehouse employers to provide written descriptions of quotas to employees and maintain records of quotas and employee work speed data. Protects employees from quotas that would prevent compliance with meal or rest periods or the use of bathroom facilities. Allows employees to request a written description of their quota and employee work speed data. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the Act. |
(H)
2/10/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WOODSON |
LAB, JHA |
SB2389 |
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HB1792
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1 |
EVSLIN |
HSG |
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HB1793
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1 |
EVSLIN |
HSG |
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HB1794
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1 |
EVSLIN |
HSG |
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HB1795
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1 |
EVSLIN |
HSG |
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HB1796
Housing; Short Form
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill relating to housing. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HSG, referral sheet 1 |
EVSLIN |
HSG |
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HB1797 HD1
Automated Vehicles; Motor Carrier Safety; Supervisors; Regulation; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.
Requires an automated vehicle used by a motor carrier to transport passengers commercially to have a human supervisor present in the vehicle. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the training of supervisors for autonomous vehicles. Sunsets 12/31/2036. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, OLDS, SOUZA |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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HB1798 HD1
Offenses Against Property Rights; Criminal Property Damage of Critical Infrastructure Facilities; Felony
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
Establishes the class C felony offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
ILAGAN, GEDEON, HUSSEY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
ECD, JHA |
SB2377 |
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HB1799 HD2
Counties; Experimental and Demonstration Housing Projects; Commercial Projects
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Expands on a county's experimental and demonstration housing project authority to include the development of commercial projects. Sunsets on an unspecified date. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/19/2026- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GEDEON, HUSSEY, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
EIG/HOU, WAM |
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HB1800 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Budget; Executive Supplemental Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2025‑2027 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. (CD1) |
(H)
5/6/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB2500 |
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HB1801 HD1 SD1 CD1
DHS; Child Welfare Services; Domestic Violence; Training; Consultation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more organizations specializing in domestic violence to provide training and consultation virtually or in-person to staff in Child Welfare Services Branch offices statewide. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
MARTEN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Iwamoto |
HHS, WAM |
SB2898 |
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HB1802 HD1 SD1 CD1
DLNR; BLNR; Conservation Banks
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and certain public or private entities to seek the approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources to operate conservation banks for situations where a person or entity is required to provide compensatory mitigation to offset adverse impacts to threatened, endangered, candidate, or proposed species as part of an approved incidental take license and habitat conservation plan. Adds the associate director of the United States Geological Survey, Ecosystem Mission Area, to the membership of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee. Requires the Endangered Species Recovery Committee to review applications and proposals for conservation banks and conservation bank instruments conduct subsequent reviews and oversight. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
WLA, WAM |
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HB1803 HD1
BOE; DOE; Charter Schools; Heat Exposure; Physical Activities; Policy; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT HEAT EXPOSURE.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt a heat acclimatization and practice policy based on the Hawaii Athletic Trainers Association's Hawaii High School Athletic Association Heat Acclimatization and Practice Policy of 2017 for students in grades kindergarten to twelve in Department of Education schools and public charter schools statewide for certain physical activities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, HUSSEY, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB2583 |
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HB1804 HD1 SD2 CD1
EOA; UH; Long-Term Care Financing; Long-Term Care Services and Supports; Home- and Community-Based Care; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to develop the framework and scope of work for a proposed study that examines the feasibility, impacts, and costs of different public and private financing options for long-term care services and supports and submit a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Executive Office on Aging to contract with the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2554 |
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HB1805 HD1
Office of the Child Advocate; Establishment; Department of the Attorney General; Child Welfare; Juvenile Justice; Oversight; Investigation; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Establishes an independent Office of the Child Advocate within the Department of the Attorney General to oversee and evaluate the delivery of services to children and their families by various state agencies and entities, receive and investigate complaints, and make recommendations for improvement. Requires annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and public. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to HHS/JDC, WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
SB2264 |
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HB1806
Condominiums; Unit Owners; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Stakeholders
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM GOVERNANCE.
Allows funds from the Condominium Education Trust Fund to be used for education and resources for condominium unit owners as primary stakeholders in condominium governance. Requires the Real Estate Commission to ensure that condominium unit owners are recognized and included as stakeholders in educational programs, consultations, advisory committees, task forces, and police development activities. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
IWAMOTO, AMATO, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, Hussey |
CPC, FIN |
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HB1807
Income Tax; High-Earners Surtax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a high-earners surtax on taxable income for certain taxpayers. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
IWAMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, OLDS, PERRUSO |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1808
CIP; Thirty-third Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-third representative district. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KONG |
FIN |
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HB1809
Public Employees; Retirants
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRANTS.
Authorizes the State and counties to temporarily rehire retired public employees to fill positions identified as unique and critical to government operations. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WOODSON, Matayoshi |
LAB, FIN |
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HB1810 HD2 SD2 CD1
Charitable Solicitation; Professional Solicitors; Non-Perishable Tangible Property; Donations; Payment; Financial Reports; Disclosures; Signage
RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes prompt payment and financial reporting requirements for professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property on behalf of charitable organizations. Prohibits professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property from failing to prominently disclose certain information on any collection bin, container, or receptacle used to receive donated or collected non-perishable tangible property or comply with prompt payment, financial reporting, and contract term requirements. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
CPN, JDC |
SB2436 |
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HB1811 HD1
Department of Education; Charter Schools; Educator Student Loan Repayment Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATOR STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT.
Establishes the Educator Student Loan Repayment Program to provide for the repayment of qualified student loans for certain educators in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
SB2833 |
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HB1812 HD1
Affordable Housing; HHFDC; Pilot Program; Missing Middle Housing; Exemptions; Permit Reviews; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes a 5-year Hawaii Builds Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and designates projects that meet specific requirements as Hawaii Builds Pilot Projects. Authorizes the Corporation to deploy moneys from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for predevelopment activities or as active construction equity. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GEDEON, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, REYES ODA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HSG, FIN |
SB2544 |
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HB1813 HD1
Taxation; GET; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Vessel Use; Securities Exchange Fees, Dues, and Amounts Received
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends and repeals certain exemptions under the general excise tax and use tax laws. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to WAM. |
YAMASHITA |
WAM |
SB2920 |
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HB1814
DLNR; Vegetation Management; Wildfire Mitigation
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and enforce vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 1 |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON |
WAL, JHA, CPC |
SB2943 |
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HB1815 HD1 SD1 CD1
SFCA; Performing Arts Grants Program; Grants; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; DAGS; DBEDT; Comptroller; Works of Art Special Fund; Transfer; Positions
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Part I: Explicitly applies existing grant standards to Performing Arts Grants Program grants under the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Part II: Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers certain authority and responsibilities held by the Comptroller regarding the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
KAPELA |
WLA, WAM |
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HB1816
Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Increases the maximum grant amount for the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
KITAGAWA, BELATTI, CHUN, GEDEON, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
EEP, FIN |
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HB1817 HD1
BLNR; Fishing; Striped Mullet; ʻAmaʻama; Bag Limit
RELATING TO PROTECTING HAWAII'S FISHERIES.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules no later than June 30, 2030, establishing a statewide daily bag limit for ʻamaʻama during the open season; provided that the rules shall apply only to areas without management plans as of the effective date of the rules. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KITAGAWA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, Iwamoto |
WAL, JHA |
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HB1818
Public Safety; Short Form
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill relating to public safety. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1 |
BELATTI |
PBS |
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HB1819
Corrections; Short Form
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Short form bill relating to corrections. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1 |
BELATTI |
PBS |
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HB1820
Military Affairs; Short Form
RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Short form bill relating to military affairs. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1 |
BELATTI |
PBS |
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HB1821
Veterans; Short Form
RELATING TO VETERANS.
Short form bill relating to veterans. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1 |
BELATTI |
PBS |
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HB1822
Emergencies; Short Form
RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.
Short form bill relating to emergencies. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to PBS, referral sheet 1 |
BELATTI |
PBS |
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HB1823 HD2 SD2 CD2
Coastal Zone Management Act; Special Management Area; Permits; Requirements; Development; Excluded Activities; Public Infrastructure and Improvement Projects; Exemption; Certain Counties
RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.
Applies a definition of "development" to special management areas within counties with a population between one hundred fifty thousand and two hundred thousand to exempt from special management area use permit requirements all activities that are not included within the definition, including certain federal-, state-, or county-funded, authorized, or implemented infrastructure and improvement projects that are exempt from an environmental assessment or for which a finding of no significant impact has been issued. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD2) |
(H)
5/8/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
HASHEM |
WLA, JDC |
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HB1824 HD1 SD1 CD1
Condominium Associations; Reserve Study; Waiver; Small Associations
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Allows small condominium associations with a building or buildings of no more than two stories to waive the requirement for the reserve study to be reviewed by an independent reserve study preparer if a majority of unit owners at a meeting approve the waiver and certain other requirements are met, but prohibits associations from waiving this requirement for consecutive three-year periods. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
GARRETT |
CPN |
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HB1825 HD2
DOE; HTSB; Charter Schools; Emergency Hires; Rules
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD.
Permits the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
GARRETT (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, LAB, CPC |
SB2616 |
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HB1826
Feral Chickens; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
Appropriates funds to each county to facilitate the collection of feral chickens that have already been caught. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKENOUCHI |
AGR, FIN |
SB2892 |
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HB1827
Use of Intoxicants While Operating a Vehicle; Blood Alcohol Content; Lower Threshold
RELATING TO USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from .08 to .05 or more grams of alcohol to reduce impaired driving and fatal crashes. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1 |
CHUN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, MIYAKE, OLDS, SAYAMA |
TRN, JHA |
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HB1828
DOTAX; Agricultural Housing; Farm Dwelling; Agricultural Lands; Permissible Uses; Agricultural Activity; Income Qualifications
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
For purposes of permissible uses in agricultural districts, establishes minimum requirements for income received from agricultural activity for a family occupying a farm dwelling. Provides that the definition of a "farm dwelling" includes agricultural activity that is considered a farming operation under section 165-2, HRS, and is conducted on more than 50 per cent of the entire lot. |
(H)
2/4/2026- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
SB3054 |
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HB1829
HTDC; Ocean Cluster; Office of Marine Affairs; Marine Affairs Task Force; Marine Affairs Coordinator; Reports; Transfer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE AFFAIRS.
Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs under the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for administrative purposes only. Establishes the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Requires the Marine Affairs Coordinator to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Transfers the employees and functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to the Office of Marine Affairs. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Marine Affairs Coordinator position. |
(H)
1/30/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHUN |
ECD, WAL, FIN |
SB2907 |
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HB1830
DAB; Restricted Use Pesticides; Online Reporting; Position Conversion; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool through which users may report their restricted use pesticide usage. Appropriates funds to convert temporary Environmental Health Specialist III positions into permanent positions. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
CHUN |
AGR, FIN |
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HB1831 HD1
DAB; Non-Agricultural Park Lands; Compliance; Survey; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Authorizes and provides funding for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in coordination with relevant state agencies, to identify and, if legally permissible, resolve survey deficiencies and wastewater compliance issues on non-agricultural park lands. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
CHUN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
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HB1832 HD2 SD1
DAB; Animal Industry Division; Aquaculture; Biosecurity; Biocontainment Standards; Biological Aquatic Risk-Based Framework; Interagency Coordination; Permitting; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Requires the establishment of a biological aquatic risk-based framework for assessment and approval of aquatic livestock importation and movement. Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules implementing species risk categorization, tiered biocontainment standards, per-arrival disease testing, and interagency coordination procedures. Establishes an interagency working group. Requires development of species-specific risk matrices, interagency working group coordination with automatic permit approval timelines, and performance accountability. Establishes an implementation timeline. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHUN, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KONG, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
AEN, WAM |
SB3321 |
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HB1833
Condominiums; Condominium Property Regime Task Force
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Implements the Condominium Property Regime Task Force recommendations. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
QUINLAN |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB2302 |
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HB1834
Common Interest Communities; Planned Community Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Condominium Associations; Proxy Forms; Explanations
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Requires common interest community proxy forms to include certain language related to the selection options for proxies. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
QUINLAN |
CPC |
SB2298 |
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HB1835
Homeowners' Associations; Condominium Associations; Definitions
RELATING TO HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS.
Expands the definition of condominium association to include associations organized under chapter 421J, HRS. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 1 |
QUINLAN |
CPC |
SB2296 |
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HB1836
Grant-in-aid; County of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the County of Hawaii to provide grants for the contracting of a private water company for the facilitation and installation of fire hydrants. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Re-referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
ILAGAN |
WAL, FIN |
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HB1837
Individual Housing Accounts; Pre-tax Savings; Maximum Annual Deduction; Increase
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts. |
(H)
2/18/2026- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON |
HSG, FIN |
SB2552 |
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HB1838 HD2 SD1 CD1
AG; U or T Visa Certification; Uniform Statewide Requirements; Certifying Entities; Certifying Officials; Policies and Processes; Training ($)
RELATING TO VISAS.
Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U or T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime that are consistent with federal laws and regulations governing U and T visas. Requires each state and county certifying entity to adopt a policy and process for the issuance of U or T visa certifications, consistent with those statewide requirements. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GEDEON, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, Reyes Oda |
JDC, WAM |
SB2873 |
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HB1839 HD2 SD2 CD1
Immigration; Law Enforcement Agencies; Access to Detained Individuals; Civil Immigration Interviews; Due Process; Public Records
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to notify an individual in the custody of a state or county law enforcement agency of their rights before any interview with federal immigration authorities pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations can commence. Designates all records relating to federal immigration authorities' access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
SB2874 |
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HB1840 HD2 SD1
DOE; HTSB; Charter Schools; Visiting International Educator Permit; Emergency Hires; Rules; Support
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to develop an alternative pathway for a visiting international educator permit aligned to the duration of the educator's J-1 visa program. Permits the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Requires HTSB to extend the five-year period in the case of a declared state of emergency. Requires the Department of Education to provide support to assist emergency hires in meeting the requirements of licensure and require the training be mandatory for emergency hires in their fourth and fifth years. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GEDEON, HUSSEY, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
EDU, WAM |
SB2551, SB2875 |
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HB1841
Condominiums; Condominium Property Regime Task Force
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Implements the Condominium Property Regime Task Force recommendations. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB2302 |
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HB1842 HD2 SD1
DLNR; DAGS; HHFDC; Real Property; Public Lands; Transfer; City and County of Honolulu
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Amends Act 289, SLH 2025, to replace the Senior Residence at Iwilei parcel with the Westridge parcel, repeal the designation of affected parcels as public lands, change the transfer date for the Alii Tower parcel to 12/31/2026, change the deadline for approval by the City and County of Honolulu to 12/31/2027, change the repeal date to 1/1/2028, and repeal reenactment language. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/30/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 10:45AM in conference room 224. |
TAKAYAMA |
WLA, WAM |
SB3008 |
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HB1843
Taxation; Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Exceptions
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that income tax credits existing on 12/31/2026 include a sunset on 12/31/2030. Requires that income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2026 include a sunset 7 years after the date of enactment or renewal of the tax credit. Provides for exceptions. |
(H)
2/11/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
YAMASHITA |
ECD, EEP, FIN |
SB3061 |
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HB1844 HD2
LUC; Counties; County Plans; State Land Use Urban District Boundaries; Reclassification
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Except for Important Agricultural Lands, requires the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands that are designated for urban growth under a county general plan or county development plan as being in the urban district at the request of the county, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/19/2026- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
HASHEM, IWAMOTO |
WLA/EIG, JDC |
SB2185, SB2218 |
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HB1845 HD2
LUC; Decision-Making Process; Boundary Amendment
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. Clarifies that a majority of all members to which the Land Use Commission is entitled shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. Clarifies that a two-thirds vote shall be necessary for actions taken by the Land Use Commission regarding Important Agricultural Lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to WLA, JDC. |
HASHEM, KAHALOA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
WLA, JDC |
SB2217 |
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HB1846
OPSD; Regional Shoreline Mitigation Districts; Coastal Erosion; Plans; Permits; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.
Authorizes the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to approve the establishment of regional shoreline mitigation districts to facilitate regional coordination by shoreline property owners to address coastal erosion. Requires the preparation of a regional coastal erosion and sediment management plan for each regional shoreline mitigation district. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. Establishes the support and integration of regional coastline erosion and sediment management planning as a policy under the coastal zone management program. Appropriates moneys and establishes 1.0 FTE temporary position. |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, QUINLAN |
WAL, FIN |
SB2401 |
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HB1847
Banyan Drive; Establishment of the Banyan Drive Community Development District; HCDA; Special Fund. ($)
RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District and the Banyan Drive Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Hawaii Community Development Authority as it relates to the new development district. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
HASHEM, ILAGAN, KUSCH, MORIKAWA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
WAL, FIN |
SB2001 |
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HB1848
Land Use Commission; Commission on Water Resources Management; District Boundary Amendment
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires any petitioner for a district boundary amendment to obtain certification from the Commission on Water Resources Management that enough water is available for the project needs without causing harm to the relevant aquifers and provide that certification to the Land Use Commission. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM, CHUN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, POEPOE |
WAL, JHA |
SB2240, SB3006 |
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HB1849 HD1
DCCA; Professional or Vocational Licensing; Citizenship; Individual Tax Identification Numbers
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Removes the barrier that requires applicants for professional or vocational licensing to be United States citizens, United States nationals, or persons with work visas. Allows an applicant to provide the applicant's individual tax identification number with a sworn affidavit in lieu of social security numbers when the applicant does not have a social security number. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
CPC, JHA |
SB2771 |
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HB1850 HD2
Capital Gains Tax; Corporations
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS TAX.
Taxes capital gains tax for individuals, estates, and trusts as ordinary income, except for capital gains that are eligible for a county homeowner's exemption. Repeals the alternative capital gains tax for corporations. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to WAM. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, TAKAYAMA |
WAM |
SB2587 |
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HB1851 HD3
Taxation; Apprenticeship Program Income Tax Credit; Qualified Apprenticeship Program; Qualified Costs
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an apprenticeship program income tax credit for certain qualified costs incurred by a taxpayer for a qualified apprenticeship program. Sunsets 12/31/2036. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to WAM. |
SAYAMA, CHUN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
WAM |
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HB1852
Feral Chickens; Killing; Wild Birds; Animal Cruelty; Exemption
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
Allows the killing of feral chickens. Exempts feral chickens from definition of "wild birds". Exempts killing of feral chickens from the offense of cruelty to animals. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
SAYAMA, CHUN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
AGR, JHA |
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HB1853 HD1 SD1 CD1
Executive Office on Aging; Hanai Memory Network Program; Dementia Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2269 |
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HB1854 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Health; Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office; Oversight Board; Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS.
Establishes the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office to certify and decertify community behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification. Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Oversight Board. Amends the composition of the Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances to include a member from the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
SB3274 |
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HB1855
Hawaii Violent Death Reporting System; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes a framework for the creation of the Hawaii Violent Death Reporting System, to be federally funded, for the purposes of collecting information and data on violent deaths in the State. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/11/2026- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HLT, FIN |
SB3064 |
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HB1856
DLE; Medical Cannabis; Medical Records; Inspection; Repeal
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Repeals statutory language that currently authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to: (1) inspect a qualifying medical cannabis patient's medical records held by the health provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient; and (2) suspend or revoke a health provider's ability to issue written certification for medical cannabis if the provider refuses the foregoing inspection, or if the medical records do not comply with the medical use of cannabis law. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PIERICK, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HLT, JHA |
SB2274 |
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HB1857 HD1
Health Care; Qualified Health Care Providers; Health Care Providers; Scope of Practice; Access to Health Care; Licensure; Certification; Education; Insurance; Professions and Vocations; Pain Patient's Bill of Rights; Uniform Probate Code; Children; Medical Care for Minors; Capacity Determinations; Child Protective Act; Penal Code
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2491 |
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HB1858 HD2 SD1
Vital Statistics; Fetal Death; Certificate of Fetal Death; Registration; Filing and Preparation; Permits
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Amends the various requirements in the event of a fetal death, including registration of certain fetal deaths, filing and preparation of a certificate of fetal death, and issuance of a permit for removal, burial, or other disposition. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HHS, JDC |
SB2856 |
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HB1859 HD1
WDC; Workforce Development; Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy; Interagency Alignment; Facilitation
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Workforce Development Council to recommend to the Governor, a comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy to inclusion in the State Unified Plan and be responsible for facilitating the alignment of workforce development efforts and programs conducted by state departments and agencies to achieve the State Unified Plan and the Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |
LEE, M., SAYAMA |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
SB2588 |
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HB1860 HD2 SD1
State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Designation; Funding; Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Exempts state funds received by the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra from chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(H)
5/8/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
QUINLAN |
WLA, WAM |
SB2603 |
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HB1861 HD1
County Powers; Civil Fines; Lien; Non-judicial Foreclosure
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes counties to sell property through non-judicial foreclosure as a way to collect unpaid civil fines, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
QUINLAN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS |
WAL, JHA |
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HB1862
Massage Therapy; Licensure; Exemptions
RELATING TO MASSAGE THERAPY.
Exempts individuals and establishments that offer only foot, hand, and outer ear manipulation from massage therapy licensure requirements and related advertising restrictions. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2 |
QUINLAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, TAKAYAMA |
CPC |
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HB1863 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Honorary Ambassador to Canada; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN HONORARY AMBASSADOR TO CANADA.
Establishes an Honorary Ambassador to Canada position within the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
QUINLAN, AMATO |
EDT/WLA, WAM |
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HB1864 HD2 SD2 CD1
Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Iatrogenic Infertility; Medically Necessary Treatment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2026, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
QUINLAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN |
HHS, CPN |
SB2899 |
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HB1865
DLIR; Center for Nursing; Hospitals; Hospital Registered Nurse Staffing Committee; Hospital Registered Nurse Staffing Plan; Nurse-to-Patient Ratio; Civil Penalties; Appeals; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO STAFFING STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
Requires each hospital to establish a Hospital Registered Nurse Staffing Committee by 9/1/2026. Requires the Staffing Committee to adopt and file a Staffing Committee Charter with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations by 1/1/2027. Requires the Department to develop a Hospital Registered Nurse Staffing Plan Form by 1/1/2027. Requires each Staffing Committee to adopt and file a Staffing Plan, including minimum registered nurse staffing standards, with the Department by 7/1/2027, and annually thereafter. Requires hospitals to implement their Staffing Plan by 7/1/2027, and post the Staffing Plan and staffing schedules in publicly accessible areas. Requires Staffing Committees to receive, review, evaluate, and respond to reports and complaints regarding deviations from the Staffing Plan. Establishes a variance process allowing hospitals to temporarily deviate from their minimum registered nurse staffing standards. Establishes an enforcement framework to be administered by the Department, including review of Staffing Plans, complaint investigations, administrative appeals, and civil penalties for violations. Prohibits retaliation against certain persons who report staffing concerns or participate in enforcement proceedings. Increases the membership of the Center for Nursing Advisory Board to include three elected officers or governing board members of a labor organization representing registered nurses in the State. Requires the Center for Nursing to develop and maintain an online dashboard of staffing standards recommended by certain professional specialty organizations. Requires the Department to adopt rules. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT/LAB, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
QUINLAN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HLT/LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB2763 |
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HB1866 HD1
Contractors; Employees; Counties; Wages; Benefits; Hours; Employment Status; Disclosure
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding their employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
QUINLAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WAL, LAB, JHA |
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HB1867
Self-Defense; Deadly Force; Duty to Retreat; Safe at Home Law
RELATING TO SAFETY AT HOME.
Clarifies that a person who uses deadly force in self-defense does not have a duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property, unless they are the initial aggressor. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at their place of work. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2 |
QUINLAN, ILAGAN, KILA, OLDS |
JHA |
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HB1868 HD1
HHFDC; Qualified Allocation Plan; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes a working group to revise the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Qualified Allocation Plan and propose revisions to the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the terms of loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/2/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
QUINLAN |
HSG, FIN |
SB2342 |
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HB1869
DOH; State Health Planning and Development Agency; Hospital Discharge Data; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA.
Establishes a statewide system for collecting, auditing, and publicly releasing of de‑identified hospital discharge data. Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to convene a working group. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
TAKAYAMA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB3246 |
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HB1870 HD2 SD1 CD1
AG; Immigration; Protected Community Locations; Written Policies; Model Policies ($)
RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
By 1/1/2027, requires all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations to adopt and post written policies that identify nonpublic areas, establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response, prohibit the collection of certain immigration-status data, and require annual staff training and certain multilingual notices. Requires the Attorney General to publish model policies. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Morikawa |
PSM/GVO, WAM/JDC |
SB3237 |
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HB1871 HD1 SD1
DOH; Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program; Remote Patient Monitoring; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program within the Department of Health to offer eligible participants improved maternal health care through remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and maternal diabetes. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN, BELATTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1872 HD1 SD1
UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Child Care; Early Learning Opportunities; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, KILA, MURAOKA, OLDS, SAYAMA, SOUZA |
EDU, WAM |
SB2666 |
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HB1873 HD2 SD1
UH; Board of Regents; Strategic Planning Retreats; Open Meetings; Exemption; Candidate Advisory Council; Nominations; Reporting
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Exempts one six-hour strategic planning retreat of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii per year from open meeting requirements if certain conditions are met. Requires members of the Board of Regents to complete a governance training and attend the training at least once every two years thereafter. Requires the Candidate Advisory Council to ensure that all candidates presented to the Governor for nomination have certain subject matter experience and are not registered lobbyists who have lobbied on matters pertaining to the University of Hawaii. Exempts the financial disclosures of the Board of Regents as mandated by the State Ethics Code from being made public. Requires the Board of Regents, in collaboration with the Candidate Advisory Council, to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
GARRETT, AMATO, KILA, MURAOKA, OLDS, SOUZA |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
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HB1874
DCR; DAGS; DOH; Plant-Based-By-Default Program; Reports
RELATING TO PLANT-BASED FOOD AND DRINKS.
Requires the Departments of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Accounting and General Services, and Health to establish a Plant-Based-By-Default Program for food and drinks offered at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events. Requires annual reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GARRETT (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, HLT, FIN |
SB2113 |
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HB1875 HD2 SD2
Gender-Affirming Health Care Services; Reproductive Health Care Services; Protections; Abusive Litigation; Medical Malpractice Insurance; Health Carriers; Protected Health Information; Covered Entities
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services, including clarifying permitted disclosures of protected health information to address changes in federal regulations. Establishes protections against abusive litigation. Prohibits medical malpractice insurers and health carriers from taking certain adverse actions against health care providers solely on the basis that the health care provider provides lawful reproductive health care services or gender-affirming health care services. (SD2) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAM, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
SB2868 |
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HB1876 HD1
Conversion Therapy; Sexual Orientation; Gender Identity; Talk Therapy; Age
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Amends the existing prohibition on conversion therapy by prohibiting the practice on persons under the age of twenty-five and the advertisement of such practice. Explicitly provides that talk therapy in the form of pure speech is exempt from the prohibition on conversion therapy. Takes effect upon the certification by the Attorney General that the Supreme Court of the United States has overturned the holding in Chiles v. Salazar, 116 F.4th 1178 (10th Cir. 2024). Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
TAM, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
CPC, JHA |
SB2869 |
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HB1877 HD1
Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Plus Commission; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, PLUS COMMISSION.
Expands the membership of the Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Plus Commission from eight voting members to eleven by adding one seat for a person under the age of twenty-nine and one seat each for the appointees of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Senate President, respectively. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
TAM, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, PERRUSO, SAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
SB2870 |
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HB1878 HD2 SD1
Anti-discrimination; Prohibitions; Certain Characteristics; Intersectionality
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits discrimination based on: (1) The perception that a person possesses certain characteristics; (2) The perception that a person is associated with a person who possesses, or is perceived to possess, certain characteristics; or (3) The intersection or combination of two or more specified characteristics in relation to a person. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, TAM |
JDC |
SB2871 |
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HB1879 HD2
DOT; Subsidized Youth Transit Program; Keiki Ride Free; Public Transit; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.
Establishes within the Department of Transportation a subsidized youth transit program for youth who are residents of the State, to be coordinated with the counties. Authorizes the Department to adopt rules, expand eligibility, and consult with the Department of Education on best practices, under certain conditions. Establishes the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Requires biannual evaluations of the new program and Special Fund. Allocates funds from the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
QUINLAN |
TRN, HSH, FIN |
SB2699 |
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HB1880 HD3
Pesticides; Telone; 1,3-Dichloropropene; Prohibited Use or Application
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Beginning 1/1/2030, prohibits the use or application of a pesticide containing 1,3-dichloropropene as an active ingredient, such as Telone. Effective 7/1/3001. (HD3) |
(S)
3/25/2026- The recommendation was not adopted. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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HB1881 HD1 SD2 CD1
Land Use; Passenger or Cargo Ropeways; Prohibition; Exemption
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Prohibits passenger or cargo ropeways in all land use districts, with an exemption for government entities subject to legislative approval. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
QUINLAN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
WLA, JDC |
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HB1882 HD1
Inspection; Motorcycles; Passenger Cars; Exemption
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Exempts motorcycles and passenger cars from safety inspections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
QUINLAN, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA |
TRN, JHA |
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HB1883
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors; Counties; County Lifeguards; Emergency Care; Beach Parks; Training; Prescriptions; Health Care Providers; Pharmacists; Liability
RELATING TO EPINEPHRINE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, authorizes county lifeguards providing services at a county or state beach park to administer epinephrine auto-injectors to render emergency care to another person. Requires the counties to approve training providers and establish standards for the use and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors. Establishes requirements for health care providers to issue prescriptions for, and pharmacists to dispense, epinephrine auto-injectors to counties or county life guards. Establishes certain limitations of liability. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT/LAB, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
QUINLAN |
HLT/LAB, WAL, JHA |
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HB1884 HD1
DOT; Pedestrian Safety; Leading Pedestrian Interval; Accessible Pedestrian Signal; Evaluation; Request Program ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to evaluate intersections for the installation of leading pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, and other safety improvements, as necessary, at state-owned or operated pedestrian signal heads. Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties, to develop a program that allows pedestrians and community members to request the installation of accessible pedestrian signals at specific intersections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
TRN, FIN |
SB2470 |
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HB1885
Ethics; Relatives and Household Members of Directors and Deputy Directors; Contracts; Disqualification
RELATING TO STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.
Prohibits a state agency from entering into any contract to procure or dispose of goods or services, or for construction, with any business that is owned or operated, or in which a controlling interest is held, by a relative or household member of a director or deputy director of a principal state department. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, WOODSON |
JHA, FIN |
SB2970 |
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HB1886 HD2 SD2
Law Enforcement; State and County Law Enforcement; Federal Law Enforcement; State and Federal Collaboration; Visible Identification; Facial Coverings; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Establishes provisions limiting state and federal collaboration for purposes of immigration enforcement operations. Establishes identification and facial coverings standards for state and federal law enforcement officers. Establishes criminal offenses for improper facial coverings and lack of visible identification and unauthorized civil immigration arrest or detention. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM |
PSM/EIG, JDC |
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HB1887
DOE; Public Schools; Artificial Intelligence; Literacy; Curricula; Policy; Advisory Council; Grant Pilot Program; Establishment; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan for students in eleventh and twelfth grades, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year as a condition for graduation. Establishes the Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence Education. Establishes a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program within the Department of Education. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, ECD, FIN |
SB2212 |
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HB1888 HD3 SD2 CD1
DOE; AG; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Sports Officials; Protection and Workplace Safety; Penal Code; Harassment
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
Part I: Requires the Department of Education and state public charter schools to take certain steps to better address the harassment of educational workers, including sports officials. Authorizes the Attorney General to assist educational workers, including sports officials at department of education or public charter school sporting events, who have been subject to harassment or intentional bodily injury in obtaining a temporary restraining order. Part II: Includes the intentional, knowing or reckless disruption or interference with a school function, school administration, or school board under the offense of harassment. Makes harassment to an educational worker, including sports officials, engaged in the performance of their duty a misdemeanor. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, LAB, JHA, FIN |
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HB1889 HD1
DOE; School Psychologists; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Creates a School Psychologists Working Group within the Department of Education to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2027. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/23/2026- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GEDEON, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1890 HD3 SD2 CD1
Salaries; Teachers; Annual Increases
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Provides annual salary step increases for public schools and public charter school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements, if negotiated into a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to section 89-9, HRS, and subject to funds appropriated by the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
SB2391 |
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HB1891 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOE; Dyslexia Screening; Universal Screening; Evidence-Based Interventions; Teacher Professional Development ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia sensitive linguistically appropriate universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literacy instruction. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1892 HD3
Board of Education; Public School Teacher Representative
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (5) to appoint to the Board of Education a nonvoting public school teacher representative. Authorizes the nonvoting public school teacher representative to participate in all Board of Education meetings and enter into executive sessions, except in certain matters related to collective bargaining negotiations or personnel matters that may pose a conflict of interest. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
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HB1893 HD2 SD1
Department of Education; Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program; Public Charter School Teachers
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Clarifies that public charter school teachers are eligible for incentives under the Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1894 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOE; Braille Instruction; Braille Instructional Materials; Section 504 Plans; Individualized Education Programs; Braille Literacy Support Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to include the instruction of braille and provision of braille instructional materials under certain circumstances; provide braille literacy support services; cooperate with the Department of Human Services when requested to submit information necessary to maintain a register of the blind in the State; provide comprehensive information about braille literacy services, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services, including educational programming options; and participate in the development of section 504 plans and individualized education programs. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
WOODSON, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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HB1895
Penal Code; Harassment; Educational Worker
RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
Includes the disruption or interference with the administration or functions of any school, school administration office, or school board in the offense of harassment. Elevates the penalty for harassment to a misdemeanor when the recipient is an educational worker. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WOODSON (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, JHA |
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HB1896 HD1 SD1
DOE; Community Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support community schools. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1897 HD1 SD1
Condominiums; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Facilitative Mediation; Evaluative Mediation; Binding Arbitration
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Amends the conditions and procedures of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominium-related disputes, including the use of facilitative mediation, evaluative mediation, or binding arbitration. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/28/2026- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 3:30PM in conference room 224. |
MATAYOSHI, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
CPN, JDC |
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HB1898 HD2 SD1
DOH; Insurance; Preventive Services Coverage; Recommendations; Standing Orders; Child Health Supervision Services; Immunization; Prevailing Medical Standards; Pharmacists; EUTF
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Specifies that no person is subject to liability for providing clinical preventive services in accordance with Department of Health recommendations. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and plans established by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust to provide coverage for clinical preventive services. Authorizes the Department of Health to make recommendations relating to clinical preventive services and issue standing orders for medications and immunizations. Clarifies that, for coverage for child health supervision services, the prevailing medical standards include recommendations by the Department of Health. Specifies that coverage for clinical preventive services shall not be denied on the basis of medical necessity or subject to prior authorization. Specifies that a registered pharmacist may order a vaccine in accordance with the recommendations from the Department of Health. Exempts this measure from an Auditor impact assessment report. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:38PM in Conference Room 329. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB3057 |
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HB1899
DCCA; Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; Adoption; Rules
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychologists when patients are located in compact states other than the state where the psychologist is licensed. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
MATAYOSHI, TAKAYAMA |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2225 |
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HB1900 HD1
Statute of Repose; Building Code; Contractor Repair Act; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Limitations on Recovery
RELATING TO REMEDIES.
Prohibits actions based on a building code violation unless the violation was a material violation of the building code. Specifies that claimants must comply with the Contractor Repair Act and bars persons from joining a class action for failure to comply with the Contractor Repair Act. Repeals the requirement that inspections and testing be completed within nine months. Deletes duplicative language for when persons may accept a settlement offer. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. (HD1) |
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2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA |
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HB1901
Liquor Licenses; Class 10
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Authorizes liquor sold through a Class 10 license to be consumed on or off premises, under certain conditions. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 2 |
TODD |
CPC |
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HB1902
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Disclosure of Competing Proposals
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, to a non-selected offeror until after any protest is resolved and the contract is executed. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 2 |
TODD |
FIN |
SB2927 |
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HB1903
Hawaii Space Commission; DBEDT; Appropriations; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SPACE COMMISSION.
Establishes the Hawaii Space Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to promote innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 2 |
SOUZA, BELATTI, OLDS |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1904 HD1
DBEDT; Orbital Sustainability; Space Traffic Management; Debris Mitigation; Space Operations; Aerospace Activities; Board; Report; Reports; Appropriation
RELATING TO SPACE OPERATIONS.
Establishes within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism the Hawaii Orbital Sustainability and Space Traffic Board and orbital tracking and traffic management system. Establishes registration and compliance standards for aerospace activities in state airspace. Authorizes the awarding of research, education, and workforce development grants. Requires compliance with the Hawaii Environmental Policy Act and historic preservation requirements, and Native Hawaiian cultural consultation. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
SOUZA, BELATTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO |
ECD, FIN |
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HB1905
Maritime Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO MARITIME DAY.
Designates May 22 of each year as Maritime Day. |
(H)
1/26/2026- Referred to CAA, JHA, referral sheet 2 |
SOUZA, AMATO, BELATTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, PERRUSO, TARNAS |
CAA, JHA |
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HB1906
PUC; Water Carriers; Rates and Charges; HWCRB; Establishment; Special Fund; Reports ($)
RELATING TO WATER CARRIER RATE REGULATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board to review, evaluate, and set rates, fees, and charges for water carriers under chapter 271G, HRS. Transfers water carrier rate setting functions, powers, duties, records, personnel and cases from the Public Utilities Commission to the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board. Establishes the Hawaii Water Carrier Rates Board special fund. Requires annual reports to legislature and a sunset review in the last year. Sunsets 6/30/2032. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to TRN/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SOUZA, AMATO, HUSSEY, ILAGAN |
TRN/LAB, CPC, FIN |
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HB1907
Department of Transportation; City and County of Honolulu; Makakilo Drive Extension; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the City and County of Honolulu to transfer to the State the City and County of Honolulu's authority to construct a Makakilo Drive extension. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SOUZA, IWAMOTO |
TRN, FIN |
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HB1908
HDOT; City and County of Honolulu; Makakilo Drive Extension; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION PROJECT.
Transfers land from the City and County of Honolulu to the Department of Transportation to complete the Makakilo Drive Extension project. Establishes the Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force to coordinate the project. Authorizes use of the Hawaii green infrastructure special fund to support sustainable design elements of the project. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SOUZA, IWAMOTO |
TRN, FIN |
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HB1909
Budget; Governor; Deferred Repair and Maintenance; Capital Improvements
RELATING TO THE BUDGET.
Requires the Governor to submit a recommended budget for deferred repair and maintenance and capital improvements on existing state-owned buildings and infrastructure. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TODD |
LAB, FIN |
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HB1910
HDOT; Makakilo; Emergency Egress Route; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Hawaii Department of Transportation to identify any roadways other than Makakilo Drive that may be used as emergency egress routes in Makakilo. Requires the Department to plan for, design, and construct an emergency egress route in Makakilo under certain circumstances. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SOUZA, IWAMOTO, OLDS |
TRN, FIN |
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HB1911
Offenses Against Public Administration; Bribery; Gratuities
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Adds to the offense of bribery the offering or accepting of any pecuniary benefit because of any action previously taken by a public servant in the person's official capacity. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SOUZA, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO |
JHA |
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HB1912
Hawaii Penal Code; Official Misconduct; Time Limitations; Discovery
RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS ON CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS.
Provides that for any offense based on misconduct by a public servant, the appliable period of limitations for a criminal prosecution shall not commence until discovery of the offense by law enforcement. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SOUZA, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO |
JHA |
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HB1913 HD1
Office of Veterans' Services; Mental Health Coordinator; Statewide Mental Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Establishes within the Office of Veterans' Services a mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center. Provides that the mental health coordinator is appointed by and reports directly to the Director of the Office of Veterans' Services. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
SOUZA, AMATO, BELATTI, MIYAKE, OLDS |
PBS, HLT, FIN |
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HB1914
Penal Code; Burglary; Theft; Penalties; Sentencing; Smash and Grab
RELATING TO PENALTIES.
Establishes enhanced terms of imprisonment for burglary and theft offenses, which shall apply when the value of the property exceeds certain dollar amounts. Increase penalties for habitual property crime offenders. Establishes the selling of stolen property as a theft offense. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SOUZA, BELATTI, OLDS |
JHA |
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HB1915 HD1
Traffic Code; Destructive or Injurious Materials; Roads; Highways; Penalties
RELATING TO INJURIOUS MATERIALS.
Prohibits placing, dropping, or leaving destructive or injurious materials on highways, lanes, roads, streets, and alleys. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/24/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SOUZA, BELATTI, TARNAS |
TRN, JHA |
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HB1916
Constitutional Amendment; United States Military; Live-Fire Training; Public Trust Lands; Prohibition (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TRUST LANDS.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii prohibiting live-fire training exercises on public trust lands. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to WAL/PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SOUZA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
WAL/PBS, JHA, FIN |
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HB1917
Public Land Trust Working Group; OHA; Public Land Trust; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST WORKING GROUP.
Appropriates moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to facilitate the hiring of necessary staff and the purchase of equipment and professional services on behalf of the public land trust working group. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SOUZA, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, TARNAS |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB1918 HD1 SD1
Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfer
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Imposes conveyance tax on the transfer of a controlling interest of an entity with an interest in real property. Stipulates that the imposition of the conveyance tax on transfers of entity ownership shall not apply to any transfer of interest or acquisition between entities wholly owned by the same common ownership that results in no change in the beneficial ownership. Imposes the conveyance tax on certain transfers of real property at the lowest tax rate. Imposes liability on the transferee in the event that the transferor of the controlling interest does not pay the tax due. Effective 1/1/3028. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
WLA, WAM |
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HB1919 HD3
Counties; Minimum Parking Mandates; Prohibitions
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Beginning 7/1/2027, prohibits counties from imposing minimum parking mandates for certain developments and limits the minimum parking requirements that may be imposed for other developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
3/10/2026- Failed to pass Third Reading with Representative(s) Amato, Grandinetti, Iwamoto, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Belatti, Chun, Cochran, Garrett, Gedeon, Hartsfield, Hashem, Ilagan, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kong, Lee, M., Marten, Matayoshi, Muraoka, Olds, Poepoe, Reyes Oda, Sayama, Souza, Takayama, Takenouchi, Tam, Templo, Yamashita voting no (25) and none excused (0). |
EVSLIN, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, SOUZA, TARNAS, Alcos |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
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HB1920 HD1 SD2 CD1
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Extension; Partners; Limited Liability Companies; Allocation
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies that, for tax credits issued after 7/1/2026, a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any taxpayer. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, until 12/31/2032. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HOU, WAM |
SB2675 |
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HB1921 HD2
DOH; Existing Cesspools; Additional Bedrooms; Priority Level 3 Area
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Allows an existing cesspool that lawfully serves a single dwelling or dwelling unit in a priority level 3 area to continue serving that dwelling or dwelling unit and additional bedrooms constructed on the same parcel and within the existing dwelling or dwelling unit, subject to certain conditions. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules and restrict additional bedrooms where evidence demonstrates that continued cesspool use impacts water quality or human health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/23/2026- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa. |
EVSLIN, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, SOUZA, TARNAS, Alcos |
AEN/HHS, JDC |
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HB1922
HHFDC; DOT; Pro-Housing Score Program; Counties; Reports; Transit-Supportive Density; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Pro-Housing Score Program to evaluate each county's performance in expanding housing opportunities and reducing regulatory barriers. Requires the counties to publish their respective pro-housing scores online and HHFDC to publish certain related information and data on a public dashboard. Establishes criteria for deeming a county noncompliant. Establishes builder's remedies for certain housing projects in transit-oriented development areas. Specifies that if a county is deemed noncompliant, the planning director or an equivalent county officer responsible for land use approvals are responsible for approving or denying certain affordable housing development applications. Establishes procedures for certain transit-oriented development housing project appeals. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TARNAS, Reyes Oda |
HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2422 |
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HB1923 HD1
Residential Utilities; Public Disclosure; Building Permitting; County Boards of Water Supply
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES.
Requires county boards of water supply to publicly disclose through their website service connection availability for residential permitting and construction. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Muraoka, Perruso, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
SB2398 |
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HB1924 HD1
Mattress Stewardship Working Group; Mattresses; Box Springs; Mattress Foundations; DOH; Collection; Recycling ($)
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Establishes a mattress stewardship working group within the Department of Health to develop a program to ensure the collection, reuse, and recycling of mattresses, box springs, and mattress foundations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2476 |
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HB1925 HD1
Education; Climate Change; Climate Literacy Certificate Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, KAPELA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
SB2473 |
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HB1926 HD1 SD1
Red Hill Remediation Special Fund; Remediation; Monitoring and Testing; Groundwater Modeling and Sampling; Water Data Testing and Verification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RED HILL.
Appropriates funds for studies on remediation of substances released from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; environmental monitoring and testing; research on groundwater modeling and sampling; and independent testing and verification of water data, to be published on a public dashboard. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to seek reimbursement from the United States Department of Defense. Effective 11/20/2121. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA, Reyes Oda |
WLA/PSM, WAM |
SB2475 |
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HB1927
Hawaii State Planning Act; Green Infrastructure; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Report
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds a definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO |
WAL, EEP, FIN |
SB3002 |
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HB1928 HD1
Recycling; Deposit Beverage Containers; Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Violations
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
Repeals the Deposit Beverage Container Program and replaces it with the Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TODD, WOODSON, Amato |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2474 |
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HB1929 HD1 SD2
DAB; Molokai; Biosecurity; Advisory Board; Quarantine Facility; Molokai Biosecurity Plan; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Establishes a Molokai Biosecurity Advisory Board. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, with the advice of the Advisory Board, to develop a Molokai Biosecurity Plan to prevent the spread of invasive species found elsewhere in the State to the island of Molokai. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/29/2026- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 325. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI |
AEN, WAM |
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HB1930
Credit Card Processing Fees; Convenience Fees; Consumer Protection; Merchants; Limitations
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits merchants from imposing credit card processing fees or convenience fees, under certain conditions. Ensures that payment processing costs are reasonable and transparent. Prohibits merchants from imposing surcharges on debit card transactions. Effective 1/1/2027. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3 |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, WOODSON |
CPC |
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HB1931 HD2 SD1
DAB; Advisory Committee on Plants and Animals; State Noxious Weed List; Annual Review; State Noxious Weed Coordinator
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a State Noxious Weed Coordinator position and updates the process for designating and managing noxious weeds. Allows public proposals to add, amend, or remove noxious weed designations. Requires notice and public reporting. Clarifies the authority of the Department and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes updates to the noxious weed list to be adopted by order and classifies noxious weeds into three categories. Strengthens enforcement and penalties. Updates departmental duties for noxious weed control and eradication. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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HB1932
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE AND HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS AND BEACHES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate and healthy native ecosystems and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, Olds |
EEP/WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2478 |
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HB1933
Counties; Public Lands; Closure
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes the counties to close public lands when necessary to protect public health, ensure public safety, or preserve natural or cultural resources. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAM |
WAL, JHA |
SB2363 |
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HB1934 HD1 SD1
State Librarian; HSPLS; Libraries; Imagination Library of Hawaii Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Requires the State Librarian to establish an Imagination Library of Hawaii Program to provide one free book each month to children from birth through five years of age who reside in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1935
Personal Information; Covered Public Servants; Candidates; Home Address; Removal
RELATING TO PERSONAL INFORMATION.
Requires every government agency that maintains, uses, collects or processes the home address of a covered public servant or candidate, to ensure that their home address is not publicly accessible. Requires every government agency to redact or otherwise remove home addresses from certain websites, databases, and printed documents or publications. Authorizes an individual to request disclosure of the home address, under certain circumstances. Allows a covered public servant or candidate to object to the disclosure of their home address. |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, AMATO, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
LAB, JHA |
SB3015 |
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HB1936
BLNR; DLNR; DOBOR; State Boating Facility Management Lease Program; Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor; State Boating Facilities; Reports
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
Establishes the State Boating Facility Management Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease management of the entire Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of certain fast and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAM |
WAL, FIN |
SB2367 |
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HB1937 HD1
General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Rental Motor Vehicles; Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund
RELATING TO TAXES.
Excludes the sale of a motor vehicle to a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle as a sale at wholesale. Imposes the maximum allowable excise tax on the use of tangible personal property in the State for the importation or purchase of a motor vehicle by a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle. Establishes a Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund to pay a temporary hazard pay bonus to certain eligible teachers. Beginning 7/1/2026 until 7/1/2030, deposits the additional tax revenue generated by this Act into the Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 7/1/2030. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
TAM, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
TRN, EDN, FIN |
SB2394 |
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HB1938
Fireworks; Minors; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Prohibits the use of fireworks in the presence of a minor under the age of sixteen unless the person has a valid permit and complies with safety requirements. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAM, ILAGAN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, WOODSON, Amato |
JHA |
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HB1939 HD2 SD1
DBEDT; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Local Workforce Incentive; Qualified Production Incentives; Third-Party Certification; Per Production Cap; Waiver; Hawaii Film Office; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit (film tax credit) by providing additional credits to qualified productions that have a workforce of at least eighty per cent local hires in the first taxable year or second consecutive taxable year and meet other specific requirements, then increasing the local workforce threshold to eighty-two per cent in the third or fourth consecutive taxable year and eighty-five per cent in the fifth consecutive taxable year, that the additional credit is claimed; requiring independent third-party certification of qualified production costs for all film productions claiming the film tax credit; authorizing DBEDT to waive the credit cap per qualified production for one qualified production each fiscal year; and requiring the Hawaii Film Office to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Sunsets 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
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3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAM, AMATO, EVSLIN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
EDT, WAM |
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HB1940
Condominium Associations; Documents; Availability; Fee
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Requires a condominium association to make available on an internet site the association's general ledgers, project information form (RR-105C), and statement of accounts at no cost to a unit owner or the unit owner's authorized agent. Reduces the reasonable fee a condominium association may charge to provide copies of association documents from $1 per page to 75 cents per page. |
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2/24/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
CPC |
SB2810 |
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HB1941 HD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Qualifications; Principal Photography; Post-production
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Amends the requirements for productions to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax to include completing at least fifteen per cent of the production's principal photography within the same taxable year the production is qualifying for the film tax credit and completing or committing to complete fifteen per cent of the production's post-production in the State within the same taxable year the production is qualifying for the film tax credit or later taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2026- The committee on EDT deferred the measure. |
TAM, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, PERRUSO, TEMPLO |
EDT, WAM |
SB2582 |
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HB1942
DOE; Public Schools; 100th Infantry Battalion; Asian American History; Curricula Plan; Pilot Program; Report
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a 100th Infantry Battalion history curricula plan beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. Establishes a one-year 100th Infantry Battalion history curriculum pilot program within certain public high schools during the 2026-2027 school year. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/28/2026- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
EDN, FIN |
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HB1943 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Out-of-State Offices; Purposes; Republic of Korea; Philippines; Establishment; Beijing; Taipei; Made in Hawaii Products; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Expands the purposes of the establishment and operation of out-of-state offices to include collaboration with tourism agencies and stakeholders to execute tourism strategies. Requires, and appropriates funds for, the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish out‑of-state offices in Seoul, Republic of Korea and Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Republic of the Philippines. Appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's Beijing and Taipei offices to promote "Made in Hawaii" branded products and increase the export of Hawaii products. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
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3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAM, AMATO, GEDEON, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TODD |
EDT/WLA, WAM |
SB2581 |
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HB1944
Destination Stewardship; Corporation for the Stewardship of Hawaii Tourism; Nonprofit Organization; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Repeal
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Establishes and designates the Corporation for the Stewardship of Hawaii Tourism, a nonprofit organization, as the official destination stewardship organization for the State. Repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM |
TOU, WAL, FIN |
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HB1945
Gaming on Cruise Ships; Authorization; Wagering Tax; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Report
RELATING TO GAMING.
Beginning 8/1/2027, authorizes gaming on cruise ships while a cruise ship is traveling within any state waters or for specified times while docked at a state harbor. Imposes a twenty per cent wagering tax on the adjusted gross receipts derived from gaming on cruise ships. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to report to the Legislature. |
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2/11/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, AMATO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB1946 HD2 SD2
Time Shares; Registration; Renewal; Amendments; Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF TIME SHARES.
Establishes that applications for registration renewals for time share developers, acquisition agents, plan managers, and exchange agents required by section 514E-10, HRS, shall be deemed approved thirty days after receipt of all required documents, unless the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs issues a deficiency letter within that period. Establishes that any amendment to a required time share plan registration shall be deemed approved by operation of law on the sixtieth day after the amendment is submitted to the Director, unless the Director issues a deficiency letter within that period. Effective 9/1/2026. (SD2) |
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4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAM, ILAGAN, TEMPLO |
EDT, CPN |
SB2359 |
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HB1947 HD1
Office of Tourism; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Establishes the Office of Tourism within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, MARTEN |
TOU/WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB1948 HD2
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/12/2026- Referred to EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC. |
TAM, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC |
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HB1949 HD1 SD1
HCCMAC; Green Fee Transparency and Accountability Program; Green Fee Resiliency Impact Dashboard; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN FEE.
Establishes the Green Fee Transparency and Accountability Program and Green Fee Resiliency Impact Dashboard, to be administered by the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/6/2026- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO, TODD |
WLA/EDT/AEN, WAM |
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HB1950 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Transient Accommodations Tax; Dedicated Funding; State-led Marketing and Branding Special Fund; Annual Comprehensive Marketing, Branding, and Tourism Management Plan
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Establishes the State-led Marketing and Branding Special Fund and requires that a portion of all transient accommodations tax revenues that would otherwise be deposited into the general fund be deposited into the special fund, to be used for state-led marketing, branding, and tourism management. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and submit an annual comprehensive marketing, branding, and tourism management plan to the Legislature for approval. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
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3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAM, GEDEON, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, TEMPLO |
EDT, WAM |
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HB1951 HD2
UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; Center on Biosecurity Research, Education, and Extension; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Requires the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to establish a Center on Biosecurity Research, Education, and Extension to develop and implement innovative solutions for detecting, monitoring, eradicating, and managing invasive species. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
CHUN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO |
HED, AGR, FIN |
SB2707 |
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HB1952 HD1 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Agricultural Research and Extension Station Kauai; Capital Improvements; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvements for the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Agricultural Research and Extension Station on Kauai. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
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4/16/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
CHUN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO |
EDU, WAM |
SB2708 |
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HB1953 HD1 SD1
DAB; Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a two-year Conservation and Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHUN |
AEN, WAM |
SB3296 |
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HB1954
Identity Theft; Artificial Intelligence
RELATING TO IDENTITY THEFT.
Includes fraudulent impersonation or false depiction through artificial intelligence or materially deceptive media in the offenses of identity theft. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, POEPOE, TARNAS |
JHA |
SB2304 |
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HB1955
Procurement; Public Contracts; Small Purchases; Vendor Compliance
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Increases the contract award value that triggers required proof of vendor compliance from $2,500 to $6,000. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA, EVSLIN, MORIKAWA |
FIN |
SB2308 |
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HB1956 HD1
Freshwater Waterways; Prohibition Against Residing; Personal Property
RELATING TO FRESHWATER WATERWAYS.
Prohibits residing in, on, or within fifty feet of a freshwater waterway. Authorizes law enforcement officers to enforce the prohibition. Specifies that violation is a civil violation, not a criminal offense. Establishes procedures for the removal, inventory, storage, and disposal of unattended personal property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
OLDS, AMATO, GARCIA, GEDEON, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
WAL, JHA |
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HB1957 HD1 SD1
Counties; Law Enforcement Officers; Private Entranceways; Obstruction
RELATING TO SAFE ENTRYWAYS.
Establishes, for a county with a population greater than three hundred thousand, enforcement procedures to prevent people or personal property from blocking or otherwise impeding ingress or egress to private doorways and entranceways. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/7/2026- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
OLDS, GARCIA, GEDEON, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
PSM, JDC |
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HB1958 HD1
Counties; State; Law Enforcement Officers; Bus Stop Areas
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Establishes, for a county with a population greater than three hundred thousand, enforcement procedures to prevent domiciling or storing of personal property on public property within a bus stop area, if a person does not intend to use the public transportation services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
OLDS, GARCIA, GEDEON, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
TRN, JHA |
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HB1959 HD2 SD1 CD1
Judiciary; Domestic Violence; Abuse of Family or Household Member; Deferred Acceptance of Guilty Plea; Penalties; Reports
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Extends for five years certain provisions from Act 19, SLH 2020, and Act 238, SLH 2021, relating to abuse of family or household members, including establishing a petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household members, clarifying penalties for violations, and allowing a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/29/2026. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
HHS, JDC |
SB2843 |
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HB1960 HD2 SD1 CD1
AG; DLE; Human Trafficking Awareness; Transient Accommodations Sector; Training; Signage; Reporting; Penalties; Rules
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop a Human Trafficking Awareness Training Program, or approve externally developed programs, to educate and train workers in the transient accommodations sector. Requires transient accommodations employers or transient accommodations third-party contractors to periodically provide the human trafficking awareness training to certain employees and contract workers, keep records of the training, post signage, and develop and implement a human trafficking prevention policy that includes procedures for the reporting of suspected human trafficking. Establishes penalties. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to adopt rules. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
TOU, LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB2841 |
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HB1961 HD2 SD1
Health Care Facilities; Interference; Disruption; Criminal Penalties; Civil Remedies; Attorney General
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Prohibits persons from interfering with another person's access to or from a health care facility or disrupting the normal functioning of a health care facility. Makes violations a petty misdemeanor. Establishes a private right of action. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action for injunctive or other equitable relief. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, JDC |
SB2845 |
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HB1962 HD2 SD1
Parentage Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in parentage proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
HARTSFIELD, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
HHS, JDC |
SB2842 |
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HB1963 HD2
Nonconsensual Disclosure of Intimate or Private Images; Felony Offense; Penal Code; Minors; Vulnerable Adults
RELATING TO IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
Establishes the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images as a criminal offense. Amends the criteria for an extended term of imprisonment to include an offender whose act of attempting to commit or committing the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate images or private images against a minor or vulnerable adult was the proximate cause of the victim's death. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/12/2026- Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC. |
MATSUMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
LBT/HHS, JDC |
SB2844 |
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HB1964 HD2 SD1
State Building Code Council; Counties; Annual Training; Building Codes; Permitting Agency Employees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the State Building Code Council to provide annual training to state and county permitting agency employees. Appropriates funds for the training, subject to a matching requirement from the counties. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
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3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
PSM/EIG, WAM |
SB2910 |
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HB1965 HD1 SD1
SHPDA; Primary Care Providers Working Group; Primary Care Services; Stabilization; Report
RELATING TO PRIMARY CARE.
Establishes the Primary Care Providers Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to address issues relating to, and develop recommendations for the stabilization of, primary care services in Hawaii. Requires the Working Group to make a report to the Legislature. Sunsets the Working Group on 6/30/2027. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HHS, WAM |
SB2690 |
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HB1966 HD1 SD1
Emergency Medical Services Special Fund; Billable Emergency Medical Services; Allowable Uses
RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SPECIAL FUND.
Amends the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund by authorizing the deposit of revenues from billable emergency medical services. Amends the composition and allowable uses of the special fund. Establishes a cap on the unencumbered and unexpended balance in the special fund. Exempts expenditures from the special fund from chapters 103D and 103F, HRS. Discontinues the allocation of cigarette tax revenues to the special fund beginning 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB2860 |
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HB1967 HD1
Permitting; Permitting Workforce Pipeline; Hiring; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PERMITTING.
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a permitting workforce pipeline in partnership with the University of Hawaii and community colleges and coordinate with state and county permitting agencies on certain tasks related to classification levels, salary and benefits, hiring, and responsibilities of employees. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/10/2026- Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
EDT/EDU, WAM |
SB2909 |
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HB1968 HD1
DBEDT; Counties; Permitting; Artificial Intelligence-assisted Pre-compliance Intake Pilot Platform; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PERMITTING.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in collaboration with a county selected by the Department, to develop an artificial intelligence-assisted pre-compliance intake pilot platform, subject to a matching funds requirement for the county. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a policy or metric to measure the success of the pilot platform. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
ECD, WAL, FIN |
SB2908 |
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HB1969 HD2 SD1 CD1
DHS; Colorectal Cancer Screenings; Colorectal Cancer Treatment; State-Funded Financial Assistance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a state-funded financial assistance program to offer state-funded colorectal screenings and treatment for certain persons. Requires state-funded coverage for follow-up treatment for colorectal cancer for certain persons. Requires coverage to include a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive test result. Specifies that coverage is not subject to a deductible, copayment, coinsurance, or any other cost-sharing requirements. Appropriates funds and establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
CPN, WAM |
SB2859 |
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HB1970 HD2 SD1
University of Hawaii Cancer Center; Hawaii Tumor Registry; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center's Hawaii Tumor Registry. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:15PM in Conference Room 229. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KONG, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1971
Health Insurance; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Medicaid; Biomarker Testing; Mandatory Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for biomarker testing. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN |
SB2390 |
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HB1972 HD2 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:20PM in conference room 329. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB2863 |
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HB1973 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOH; KupunAloha Pilot Program; In-Home Care Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes within the Department of Health a one-year KupunAloha Pilot Program to provide in-home health care and support services to eligible participants who do not otherwise qualify for government assistance for these services. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Pilot program sunsets 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
HHS, WAM |
SB2864 |
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HB1974 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Health Planning and Development Agency; State Plan on Hearing Loss; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires and appropriates funds for the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1975 HD1 SD1
HPHA; State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
Repeals the sunset for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna and for two positions to support the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
HOU/HHS, WAM |
SB2866 |
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HB1976 HD1 SD1
DOH; HIEMA; Dementia; Alzheimer's Disease; First Responder Training; Executive Office on Aging; Counties; Law Enforcement Standards Board
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, fire chiefs, Law Enforcement Standards Board, and Department of Health to make available at least one hour of dementia‑specific training for first responders, including law enforcement officers, fire first responders, and emergency medical services personnel. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to take certain steps when reviewing and recommending dementia-specific training curricula. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
SB2867 |
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HB1977 HD1
DOH; Maternal and Infant Health Information Mobile Application; Mobile Pregnancy Application; Request for Proposals; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to procure a Maternal and Infant Health Information Mobile Application by 1/1/2027 to provide qualified individuals with information on federal and state programs and resources for prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum individuals and their families. Requires DOH to issue a request for proposals. Authorizes DOH to procure or otherwise contract for an existing mobile pregnancy application. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
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HB1978 HD1
West Hawaii Regional Health Care System; North Kona; Outpatient Care Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WEST HAWAII REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.
Appropriates funds for the planning, design, site work, and construction of a new outpatient care center in North Kona. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, TARNAS |
HLT, FIN |
SB2701 |
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HB1979 HD3
Environmental Review; Affordable Housing Projects; Clean Energy Projects; Judicial Proceedings; Supreme Court; Appeals; Transfer
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Shortens the period during which certain judicial proceedings involving environmental assessments and environmental impact statements on actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects must be initiated. Specifies that appeals from environmental courts that involve actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects meet one of the grounds for transfer to the Supreme Court. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/20/2026- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAM |
AEN/WLA/EIG, JDC |
SB2834 |
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HB1980 HD1
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with all state agencies that have parking facilities, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2026- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TEMPLO |
GVO/EIG, WAM |
SB2435 |
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HB1981 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND GEOTHERMAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Establishes a Geothermal, Carbon Sequestration, and Underground Water Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and a related statewide environmental assessment. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EEP, FIN |
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HB1982 HD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Resources; Beneficiary Consultation; Environmental Impact Statements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for certain geothermal resource exploration and development activities and the hiring of consultants. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to engage in consultation with beneficiaries of Hawaiian home lands regarding activities funded and to comply with the environmental impact statements law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Perruso, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Poepoe voting no (5) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, HOLT, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON, Kila |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
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HB1983
DBEDT; DLNR; DOH; DHHL; UH; SOEST; HGGRC; Geological Subsurface Characterization; Natural Resources; Groundwater; Geothermal Resources; Hazardous Waste; Exemptions; Administrative Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Authorizes geological subsurface characterization activities conducted by a public research institution under certain conditions. Clarifies that boreholes or test holes drilled for the purposes of geological subsurface characterization are distinct from water well exploration and geothermal or mineral exploration. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to designate the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center of the University of Hawaii, or a successor entity, as the repository for data collected from any geological subsurface characterization activity. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to designate a repository or be the repository for any scientific data collected from any geological subsurface characterization activity on lands it holds in trust. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend its exemption list to specify that certain geological subsurface characterization activities shall be exempt from the environmental review process or shall only require an exemption notice. Requires the University of Hawaii to amend its exemption list to specify that certain geological subsurface characterization activities shall be exempt from the environmental review process or shall only require an exemption notice. Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules related to hazardous waste and hazardous waste management for consistency with federal regulations to specify that certain waste products generated by geological subsurface characterization activity are exempt from hazardous waste management requirements. Requires that the first site where a borehole or test hole is drilled shall be on lands owned by DHHL. Establishes the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center within the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology of UH Manoa. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/11/2026- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
SB2901 |
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HB1984 HD2 SD1
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Self-Certification Process; No-Rise Certification; Regulatory Floodways
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
By 7/1/2027, requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to establish a self‑certification process for certain behind‑the‑meter, customer‑sited solar distributed energy resource systems that deems permit applications approved and allows applicants to proceed to build solar distributed energy resource systems immediately. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to develop guidance for determining specific conditions when a Federal Emergency Management Agency-mandated No-Rise Certification is not required for a solar distributed energy resource system located in a regulatory floodway. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EIG/GVO, CPN/WAM |
SB2352 |
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HB1985 HD1
Cesspools; Mandatory Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Extensions; Goal; Public Outreach and Education; Appropriation
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
PART II: Allows certain extensions of the deadline for cesspool conversions. Establishes a goal for the Department of Health to prioritize the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools that pose the highest risk to human health or the environment. PART III: Authorizes and appropriates funds to the Department of Health to retain qualified consultants as necessary to identify necessary public outreach and education resources and tools and develop a comprehensive public outreach strategy and website to educate property owners and wastewater industry professionals about information and resources regarding the State's cesspool upgrade, conversion, and connection requirements and deadlines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/23/2026- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
SB2926 |
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HB1986 HD2
Clean Fuel Standard; Alternative Fuels; Rules; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD.
Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by 1/1/2028 governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires reporting and public informational session requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to AEN/TRS, WAM. |
LOWEN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
AEN/TRS, WAM |
SB2999 |
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HB1987
Fuel Tank Advisory Committee; Regular Meetings; Frequency; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FUEL TANK ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Requires the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to hold at least one regular meeting during each calendar quarter. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
LOWEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO |
EEP, FIN |
SB2093 |
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HB1988
Aquatic Life; Aquarium Fish; Harvesting; Commercial Aquarium Purposes; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
LOWEN, AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TODD, WOODSON |
WAL, JHA |
SB2996 |
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HB1989
SOEST; Water Retention; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER RETENTION.
Directs the University of Hawaiʻi School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology to conduct a study that identifies, analyzes, and evaluates possible methods to capture, retain, and store rainwater and storm water runoff for counties with a population of more than five hundred thousand. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/4/2026- The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LOWEN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TEMPLO |
HED, FIN |
SB2144 |
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HB1990 HD2 SD2
Counties; Bureau of Conveyances; Residential Real Property; Zoning Violations; Penalties; Fines; Liens; Foreclosure
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
Establishes penalties, including fines and liens, for an owner of residential real property's failure to remediate zoning violations. Requires, under certain conditions, county planning or permitting agencies to record the notice of violation as a lien on the property with the Bureau of Conveyances. Requires referral to the applicable county corporation counsel for foreclosure, subject to certain conditions, if the owner fails to satisfy certain conditions. Requires the applicable district or circuit court to hold a de novo review of penalties assessed for unaddressed residential real property zoning violations, including foreclosure, upon appeal by the affected residential real property owner. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/14/2026- Recommitted to JDC/WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON |
WLA/EIG, JDC/WAM |
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HB1991 HD2
Liquor Tax; Taxation; Alcohol By Volume; Small Craft Producer Pub Licensees
RELATING TO THE LIQUOR TAX.
Replaces the defined liquor categories subject to the liquor tax with alcohol-by-volume categories, but with a separate rate for beer manufactured by a small craft producer pub licensee. Adjusts the liquor tax rates for inflation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Amato |
EDT/CPN, WAM |
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HB1992
Judiciary; Mortgage Foreclosures; Online Sale Public Sale; Public Notice; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FORECLOSURES.
Authorizes the public sale of a foreclosed mortgaged property or unit on a state website to be developed and maintained by the Judiciary. Requires the public notice of the public sale of the mortgaged property or unit to include the date, time, and website address of the sale if the sale is to be held on a state website. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
JHA, FIN |
SB2783 |
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HB1993 HD1
Deaf; Hearing Impaired; Disability; Motor Vehicle Registration; Law Enforcement
RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS.
Authorizes deaf motor vehicle owners to register their vehicle as being owned by a deaf individual so that a deafness designation appears when a law enforcement officer accesses the motor vehicle's information. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, GARCIA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, Alcos |
TRN, JHA |
SB2851 |
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HB1994
Emotional Support Animals; Disclaimer; Service Animals; Penalties
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals, as well as those issuing verifications of a disability-related need for an emotional support animal, to provide written notice of certain laws relating to emotional support animals. Requires persons or businesses that sell or provide certificates, vests, or identification tags that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide to the buyer or recipient written notice of certain laws relating to emotional support animals. Establishes penalties. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAKENOUCHI, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
CPC, JHA |
SB2853 |
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HB1995
Disability Parking Pass; People with Disabilities; Eligibility; Deaf; Blind
RELATING TO PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Provides that people who are blind or deaf are eligible to apply for and receive a disabled paid parking permit. |
(H)
2/13/2026- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKENOUCHI, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
HLT, JHA |
SB2850 |
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HB1996 HD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; General Excise Tax; Hearing Aids; Exemption
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts from the sale of hearing aids received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, GARCIA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, Alcos |
HLT, ECD, FIN |
SB2848 |
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HB1997 HD2
DOE; IDEA; IEP; Section 504 Plans; Students with Disabilities; Emergency Situations; Evacuation Plans
RELATING TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
Authorizes the inclusion of provisions addressing individualized accommodations and supports during emergency situations and evacuations in individualized education programs and section 504 plans for students with disabilities. Requires support and guidance from the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
EDN, PBS, JHA |
SB2846 |
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HB1998
Discrimination in Public Accommodations; Persons with Disabilities; Discriminatory Practices; Places of Public Accommodation
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Establishes it as an unlawful discriminatory practice for a place of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of information related to their services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations by requiring use of information and communication technology that is not accessible to the person. Establishes exceptions. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, GARCIA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
CPC, JHA |
SB2852 |
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HB1999
Public Agencies; Meetings; Notices; Disabilities; Readability
RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Requires certain information to appear at the beginning of notices for public meetings. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
TAKENOUCHI, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
JHA |
SB2849 |
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HB2000 HD1
Right To Repair; Consumer Protection; Wheelchair
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO REPAIR.
Establishes a right to repair for wheelchairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, Alcos |
CPC, JHA |
SB2847 |
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HB2001 HD2 SD1
Love My Library Day; Observed Day
RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY.
Designates the first Friday in February of each year as "Love My Library Day" in the State. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
WLA |
SB2147 |
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HB2002 HD1
Office of Community Services; Neighborhood Security Watch Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Neighborhood Security Watch Grant Program to help fund certain activities and rental payments of established neighborhood security watch groups and neighborhood citizen patrol groups that rent government-owned facilities for a fee to carry out their duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
TAKENOUCHI |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2003
Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosks; Cryptocurrency; Operators; Limits; Fraud Prevention; Disclosures; Receipts; Refunds
RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET TRANSACTION KIOSKS.
Establishes limits on transactions through digital financial asset transaction kiosks. Requires operators of digital financial asset transaction kiosks to use blockchain analytics and tracing software to prevent fraud; make certain disclosures; provide receipts to customers; provide full refunds under certain circumstances; and provide live customer service and a dedicated communications line for the Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Law Enforcement, and county police departments. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
CPC, JHA |
SB2387 |
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HB2004 HD2
Department of Education; Librarian Pilot Program; Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Extends the Librarian Pilot Program established by Act 135, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, through 2030. Authorizes the Department of Education to select a second school complex on Oahu to be part of the pilot program if no appropriate school complex on the neighbor islands can be identified. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
TAKENOUCHI |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2005 HD2 SD1
Filipino Caucus; UH; Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Establishes a statewide Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program at the University of Hawaii. Establishes positions and appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
ILAGAN |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2006
Hawaii Rx Kids Program; Expectant Mothers; Households; Payments; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO CHILD WELL-BEING.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and administer a Hawaii Rx kids program to improve the economic stability of households with very young children who reside in the State through a one-time payment and several monthly payments. |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
HSH, FIN |
SB2684 |
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HB2007 HD3 SD1
Taxation; Household and Dependent Care Services Tax Credit; Applicable Percentage; Employment-Related Expenses; Disallowance Period
RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.
Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Establishes certain disallowance periods following a final decision that a claim for the credit was due to fraud and that the claim was disallowed. Extends the sunset date of the temporary increase in maximum employment-related expenses that are used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit, established by Act 163, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB2683 |
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HB2008
Income Tax; Higher-Income Earner Tax Bracket
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a new bracket for higher-income earners for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, PERRUSO, TEMPLO, Matayoshi |
FIN |
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HB2009 HD2 SD1
Department of Human Services; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Disability and Caregiver Support Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.
Establishes a Disability and Caregiver Support Working Group to explore compliant and fiscally responsible approaches that address the longstanding gap affecting parents and guardians with disabilities whose caregiving capacity may be substantially impaired due to disability or serious medical conditions, while preserving federal funding integrity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
HHS, WAM |
SB2291, SB2682 |
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HB2010
Income Tax Surcharge; State Medicaid Program; Legislative Approval
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge on taxable income exceeding $1,000,000 to provide funding, if approved by the Legislature, for the State Medicaid Program. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU |
HSH, FIN |
SB2468 |
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HB2011
Pet Animals; Commercial General Liability Insurance Policies; Homeowners Insurance Policies; Renters Insurance Policies; Dwelling Fire Policies; Breed Restrictions
RELATING TO PET ANIMALS.
Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, canceling, restricting, otherwise terminating, or charging higher rates for a commercial general liability insurance policy, homeowners insurance policy, renters insurance policy, or dwelling fire policy based on the breed of any dog that is kept on the insured premises. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, ILAGAN, LEE, M., MARTEN, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM |
HSG, CPC |
SB3013 |
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HB2012 HD1 SD1
DOE; Community Literacy Labs; Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY LITERACY LABS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Department of Education to establish and implement a two-year Community Literacy Labs Pilot Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2013
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Public Housing; Safety Technologies; Comprehensive Safety Plan; Privacy; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to develop and implement a comprehensive safety plan that includes the use of safety technologies for all public housing statewide. Requires the Authority to adopt policies that protect civil liberties and safeguard data and engage with public housing residents regarding the use of safety technologies. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
TEMPLO, AMATO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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HB2014
DAB; Rules; Fine Mesh Nets; Monofilament Netting; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including monofilament netting, in the State to protect plants from the coconut rhinoceros beetle. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
KAHALOA |
AGR, CPC |
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HB2015 HD1 SD1
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Hawaii-Grown and ‑Processed Coffee; Geographic Origin; Regional Origin
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages based on where they were grown and processed. Defines "regional origin". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
KAHALOA, KAPELA, KUSCH, LOWEN |
AEN, CPN |
SB2406 |
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HB2016
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Tuition Waiver; Native Hawaiians
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
Requires the Board of Regents to grant a waiver on all tuition for qualifying native Hawaiian and Hawaiian students enrolled within the University of Hawaii System. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HED, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KAHALOA |
HED, JHA, FIN |
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HB2017 HD3 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Hawaiian Home Lands; Agricultural Investment Costs
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for certain agricultural investment costs incurred for agricultural activities conducted on Hawaiian home lands. Applies to costs incurred after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA |
AEN/HWN, WAM |
SB2887 |
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HB2018
DLNR; DOCARE; Hawaii Island Branch; Equipment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds for the purchase of equipment for the Hawaii Island Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KAHALOA |
WAL, FIN |
SB2756 |
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HB2019 HD1
Family-child Interaction Learning Programs; Executive Office on Early Learning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Early Learning to administer funding for family-child interaction learning programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
HOLT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
SB2496 |
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HB2020 HD2 SD1
DOT; Traffic Safety; Driver's License; Renewal; Motor Vehicle Drivers
RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Requires certain applicants for driver's license renewal to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written examination. Authorizes the Department to develop and implement a system to randomly require applicants for renewal of a driver's license to complete a written examination. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
KILA, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
TRS, JDC |
SB2134 |
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HB2021 HD2 SD2 CD1
Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro-mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Authorizes the seizure of non-road-legal or nonconforming electric bicycles and high-speed electric devices. Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Authorizes a person to ride an electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term "motor scooter" with the term "motor-driven cycle". (CD1) |
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4/30/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, ALCOS, CHUN, GARRETT, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
TRS/EIG, JDC |
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HB2022 HD1 SD1
County Annual Vehicle Registration Fee; Vehicle Weight Tax; Reports
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Specifies that the county annual vehicle registration fee shall not exceed the state annual motor vehicle registration fee for counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Specifies that counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more are required to spend a certain portion of the collected revenues from county motor vehicle registration fees and weight tax on roadway repair and maintenance. Specifies that the county annual vehicle weight tax shall not exceed the state annual vehicle weight tax for counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
KILA |
EIG/TRS, WAM |
SB2894 |
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HB2023 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOT; Judiciary; Active Intelligent Speed Assistance Systems; Penal Code; Traffic Offenses
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to administer a statewide program for certification of active intelligent speed assistance systems and select a vendor for the installation and maintenance of systems. Limits the civil liability of motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for active intelligent speed assistance systems. Makes circumventing or tampering with an active intelligent speed assistance system a misdemeanor. Establishes penalties for operating a motor vehicle in violation of a court-ordered active intelligent speed assistance system requirement. Allows the Judiciary to impose the installation of active intelligent speed assistance systems as an additional penalty and as part of a license suspension or revocation for repeat offenders of certain traffic violations. Effective 1/1/2028. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
KILA, CHUN, GRANDINETTI |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
SB2696 |
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HB2024
DLIR; Construction Worker COVID-19 Hazard Pay Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER COVID-19 HAZARD PAY PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish and administer the Construction Worker COVID-19 Hazard Pay Program. Appropriates funds to pay eligible construction workers a one-time payment in recognition for essential labor performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sunsets 6/30/2031. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KILA, AMATO, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAM |
LAB, FIN |
SB2664 |
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HB2025
Digital Navigation Applications; Law Enforcement Location
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits digital navigation applications from providing an alert, indication, or other type of notice to users of the presence of law enforcement personnel or a law enforcement operation at any specific location. |
(H)
2/17/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
TRN, JHA |
SB2839 |
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HB2026 HD1
Traffic Code; Oversized Commercial Vehicles; Towing; Restrictions; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Restricts motor vehicles that tow a motor vehicle or trailer from the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes going in the same direction, with exemptions. Specifies penalties for restricted motor vehicles who drive in the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes moving in the same direction. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KILA, CHUN, ILAGAN, KUSCH, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
TRN, JHA |
SB2667 |
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HB2027 HD1
DOT; Counties; Motor Vehicles; Shoulder Lanes; Registration; Expired Registration; Enforcement; Penalties; Out-of-state Motor Vehicles; High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes; Violations; Fines
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits vehicles from driving on the shoulder of a roadway, except in certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Transportation, law enforcement officers, and other approved persons to impound vehicles with expired registrations of three years or more, under certain conditions. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Increases the fine amount for owners of out-of-state motor vehicles who fail to register the vehicle in the State. Establishes minimum and maximum statutory penalties for violations relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KILA, MURAOKA, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TRN, JHA |
SB2697 |
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HB2028 HD1
Paid Labor Day Holiday for Construction Workers; Tax Credit
RELATING TO LABOR DAY.
Establishes a nonrefundable tax credit for employers who provide a paid Labor Day holiday to construction workers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
LAB, ECD, FIN |
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HB2029
Board of Education; Committee on Weights; Weighted Student Formula; Resource Parity; Reports
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
Requires the Committee on Weights to develop recommendations for a weighted student formula that achieves resource parity between public schools and independent schools of the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KILA, ILAGAN, POEPOE, REYES ODA, Morikawa |
EDN, FIN |
SB2897 |
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HB2030 HD2
DOT; Clean Vehicle; Rebate; Environment; Special Fund; General Excise Tax; DOTAX ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION AFFORDABILITY.
Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a clean vehicle rebate program to provide rebates for the purchase or lease of new and used zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Establishes the clean vehicle special fund. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a transportation affordability and energy security tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/24/2026- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
KILA, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAM, TEMPLO |
TRS, WAM |
SB2691 |
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HB2031 HD2 SD1
DOT; DLE; Administrative Hearings Division; Administrative Hearings; Transportation Network Companies; Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems; Speed Enforcement Systems; Commercial Driver's Licenses
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes the Administrative Hearings Division within the Department of Transportation and transfers certain administrative hearing powers to the Division, including matters related to transportation network company permit appeals, automated red light camera and speed enforcement traffic citations, and commercial driver's license appeals. Specifies that a person aggrieved by an administrative decision related to red light camera and speed enforcement traffic citations may petition for judicial review. Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement to review images produced by the automated red light camera and speed enforcement systems. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
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HB2032
Taxation; Exemptions; Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs; Income Tax; Income Tax Brackets; Standard Deduction; Unemployment Insurance; Low-income Household Renters' Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
PART II: Exempts the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax. PART III: Removes the state income tax on unemployment compensation benefits. PART IV: Doubles the standard deduction for individuals earning less than $100,000 and joint filers earning less than $200,000. Repeals the incremental increases on standard income tax deduction amounts. PART V: Increases the maximum adjusted gross income allowed to qualify for the low-income household renters' income tax credit and increases the credit amount. PART VI: Repeals the incremental changes to income tax brackets and removes the tax liability for the first $100,000 of individual income earned. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
KILA, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2033 HD2 SD2
Transportation; DOT; Sellers; Licensed Dealers; Front Number Plate; Mounting Device; Traffic Code; Racing; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; High-risk Locations; Highway Safety; Counties; Inspections; Registration; School Bus Infraction Detection System; School Bus; Passing; Overtaking; Cameras; Installation; Penalty; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
PART I: Requires motor vehicles to have front number plate mounting brackets or devices and for sellers, licensed dealers, or owners to securely affix number plates to the vehicles. PART II: Amends the Traffic Code relating to street racing. PART III: Expands the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program to high-risk locations of state or county highways as determined by the Department of Transportation, under certain conditions. Appropriates moneys. PART IV: Authorizes the installation of a school bus infraction detection system on the exterior of a school bus. Establishes strict liability and the process for issuing summons or citations for drivers shown by the system to be in violation of certain school bus laws. Clarifies the liability of drivers near a school bus that is actively monitored by a school bus infraction detection system. Appropriates moneys. PART V: Specifies that the Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Safety Office shall administer the Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program Special Fund and Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund. PART VI: Clarifies language relating to photo red light enforcement, automated speed enforcement, and penalty provisions. PART VII: Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules allowing for mobile vehicle safety inspections of passenger cars. Effective 7/1/3000; provided that part IV, except the rule-making directive and appropriation, effective 7/1/2028. (SD2) |
(S)
4/14/2026- Recommitted to WAM/JDC. |
KILA, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
TRS/EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC |
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HB2034 HD1
DOT; Public Transit Passes; Department Employees; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Transportation to establish a pilot program to offer fully subsidized public transit passes for department employees. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KILA, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
TRN, LAB, FIN |
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HB2035
Sexual Assault; Time Limitations; Crime; Prosecution
RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS FOR CRIMES.
Adds sexual assault in the third and fourth degrees to the list of offenses which are not subject to a time limitation for prosecution. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, GEDEON, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
JHA |
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HB2036
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Insurance Premiums; Excess Profits
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Prohibits private passenger automobile insurance businesses from stockpiling excess premium profits. Requires private passenger automobile insurance businesses to return excess premium profits to consumers. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, BELATTI, GEDEON, IWAMOTO, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, SHIMIZU |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2037 HD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Aggregate Cap; Sunset Date
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the aggregate cap on credits allowed in any given year for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit from $50,000,000 to $60,000,000. Extends the sunset of the tax credit to 1/1/2038. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2038. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
HUSSEY, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM |
EDT, WAM |
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HB2038
Department of Transportation; Clean Transportation Alternatives; Incentive Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a Clean Transportation Alternatives Incentive Program that returns funds to eligible residents of the State who meet a certain income threshold or use a certain amount of gasoline as fuel for transportation. |
(H)
2/10/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HUSSEY, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, Amato, Belatti, Reyes Oda |
TRN, EEP, FIN |
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HB2039
CIP; 32nd Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 32nd representative district. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
SHIMIZU |
FIN |
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HB2040
Minors; Social Media; Addictive Content; Privacy; Data; Protection
RELATING TO PROTECTION OF MINORS.
Protects minors from addictive content by imposing special requirements for operators regarding consent, notifications, and age verification. Protects minors from having their online personal data processed without parental consent. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SHIMIZU, BELATTI, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
HSH, CPC, JHA |
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HB2041
Condominium Regulation; Ombudsman; Documents, Records; Transparency
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Part I: Establishes an Ombudsman's Office and gives the Real Estate Commission the authority to investigate complaints. Part II: Broadens the list of documents an association must maintain and provide to unit owners. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SHIMIZU, BELATTI, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, REYES ODA |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2042
Workers' Compensation; Default; Penalties; Audit
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires an audit for a self-insured employer or an insurance carrier that defaults in workers' compensation payments to identify other instances of unpaid compensation claims. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to LAB, CPC, referral sheet 3 |
SHIMIZU, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, MATSUMOTO |
LAB, CPC |
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HB2043
Criminal Mischief; Vandalism; Egging; Property Offense; Crime
RELATING TO CRIMINAL MISCHIEF.
Establishes the offense of criminal mischief as a petty misdemeanor for low level property offenses. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
SHIMIZU, GARCIA, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA |
JHA |
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HB2044 HD1
Recidivism; Offender Re-entry Programs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY.
Expands programming and training for the comprehensive offender reentry program under the department of corrections and rehabilitation to reduce the rate of recidivism and increase inmate marketability. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
SHIMIZU, BELATTI, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA |
PBS, FIN |
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HB2045 HD1
State Holidays; La Hoihoi Ea; Statehood Day
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates La Hoihoi Ea, Sovereignty Restoration Day, as a state holiday in place of Statehood Day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KAPELA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
CAA, FIN |
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HB2046 HD2
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Commission; Office of the Governor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI COMMISSION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Commission to coordinate and promote initiatives that support the use of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. Sunsets 12/2/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
HOLT, AMATO, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HWN, WAM |
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HB2047 HD2
Aha Moku Advisory Committee Executive Director; Appointment; Meetings; Reports
RELATING TO THE AHA MOKU ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Amends the process for the hiring of the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Specifies that the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources is responsible for the appointment, oversight, and administrative authority over the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Requires any formal position, recommendation, or advisory action of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee to be adopted at a duly noticed public meeting at which a quorum is present. Amends the reporting requirements of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/23/2026- The committee(s) on WLA/HWN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 03-24-26 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
POEPOE, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
WLA/HWN, WAM/JDC |
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HB2048
Crown and Government Lands; Public Lands; Disposition; State and Office of Hawaiian Affairs; United States Military; Public Utilities; Renewable Energy Producers
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Establishes new requirements for the disposition of public lands, including requiring two-thirds approval of each house of the Legislature via concurrent resolution and with a supporting resolution from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and applies this requirement to the disposition of public lands to public utilities and renewable energy producers as well. Limits the duration of public land disposition to the United States military to twenty-five years. Requires any new land disposition to the United States military to be accompanied by a clean-up and remediation bond from the United States military to be deposited into the state treasury. Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources from issuing any new land disposition to the United States military until the military, State, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs reach an agreement in principle on certain matters. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to WAL/PBS, EEP/CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
HUSSEY, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM |
WAL/PBS, EEP/CPC, JHA |
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HB2049 HD3 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Conveyance Tax; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Infrastructure Funding; County-designated Transit-oriented Development; Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund; Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund; Special Land and Development Fund
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system for the sale of properties with residential use, adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis, and applies a cost-of-living adjustment to conveyance tax rates. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax revenues to the Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund, Special Land and Development Fund, and Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund. Establishes and appropriates funds out of the Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund. Authorizes the Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund to be used to acquire land. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/6/2026- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD |
WLA/HOU/HWN, WAM |
SB2700 |
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HB2050 HD1 SD1 CD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the expenditure limit and the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 11/4/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2528 |
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HB2051
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-364, HRS, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Reyes Oda, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2529 |
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HB2052
Campaign Spending Commission Package; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family; Prohibited Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state or county contractor's officers and any officer's immediate family, with contracts of $100,000 or more for goods or services or $250,000 or more for construction, from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees, candidates, or any person for any political purpose for the duration of the contract. Prohibits grantees, grantees' officers and grantees' officer's immediate family, with grants of more than $100,000, from contributing to candidate or noncandidate committees, candidates, or any person for any political purpose for the duration of the grant. Requires any unlawful contribution to be returned to the contributor or it will escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund. |
(H)
2/3/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2530 |
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HB2053 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; State Elected Officials; Campaign Contributions; Solicitation; Acceptance
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state elected officials from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions during any Regular Session or Special Session of the Legislature, including any extension of any Regular Session or Special Session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Poepoe, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2531 |
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HB2054 HD2
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Electronic Filing System
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION'S ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM.
Requires designated campaign finance documents to be submitted electronically through the Campaign Spending Commission's upgraded electronic filing system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2532 |
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HB2055 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Salaries; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Adjusts the salaries of the Campaign Spending Commission's Executive Director and Associate Director to align with similar government officials who have compliance and enforcement responsibilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2533 |
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HB2056 HD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; DLM; DDC; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Housing and Land Management and Department of Design and Construction of the City and County of Honolulu as grants‑in-aid to comply with the requirements of Act 206, SLH 2017, and Act 210, SLH 2018. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB2524 |
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HB2057 HD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Department of Information Technology; DMV systems; Grant-in-Aid; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.
Appropriates moneys as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Information Technology to upgrade the driver's license and motor vehicle application systems, subject to a dollar-for-dollar match. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
SB2523 |
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HB2058
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Civil Service; Housing and Community Development Office
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPTION OF COUNTY POSITIONS.
Exempts positions of a county Housing and Community Development Office or Department from civil service laws. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSG, LAB, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, LAB, JHA |
SB2522 |
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HB2059 HD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Commercial Driver's License Exemption; Emergency Medical Services Personnel; Authorized Emergency Vehicles
RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES.
Exempts emergency medical services personnel from commercial driver's license requirements. Expands the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" under the State Traffic Code to replace ambulances with emergency medical services vehicles, and include disaster response and recovery vehicles, Department of Health-approved vehicles, and vehicles designated as emergency vehicles by the State or an emergency management agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
SB2521 |
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HB2060
County of Hawaii Mayor's Office Package; Department of Health; Counties; Cesspools; Conversion; Connection; Priorities; Deadlines
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Amends the deadlines for the upgrade or conversion of cesspools to Director of Health-approved wastewater system or connection of cesspools to a sewerage system. Requires priority 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected by 12/31/2050, and phases the deadlines for lower priority cesspools in later years. Requires the Director of Health, in consultation with the counties, to determine the prioritization level of all cesspools in the State. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB2243 |
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HB2061 HD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; DLE; Firearms; Buyback; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to support the State's Gun Buyback Program, including at least two gun buyback events in each county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Kila, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2503 |
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HB2062 HD1 SD2
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Temporary Restraining Orders; Gun Violence Protective Orders; Public Awareness Campaigns; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for the efficient processing of temporary restraining orders and gun violence protective orders. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct public awareness campaigns on gun violence protective orders. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB2504 |
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HB2063
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; DOH; Paramedics; Buprenorphine; Opioid Overdose; Pilot Program; Report
RELATING TO OPIOID USE DISORDER TREATMENT.
Authorizes licensed paramedics to administer buprenorphine after administration of an opioid antagonist in cases of opioid overdoses, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to implement a phased pilot program in at least 1 county with verified linkage-to-care capacity and authorizes expansion of the program statewide as additional treatment resources become available. Requires a report to the Legislature evaluating program outcomes. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, FIN |
SB2505 |
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HB2064
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Income Tax Credit; Cesspools Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; DOH; DoTAX
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Provides a temporary income tax credit for the cost of upgrading or converting a cesspool to a septic system or an aerobic treatment unit system or connecting to a sewer system. Permits the Department of Health, as a pilot program, to certify no more than two residential large capacity cesspools. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2027. Sunsets 12/31/2032. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB2506 |
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HB2065
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund; Water Pollution; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Appropriates general funds into and out of the water pollution control revolving fund to provide additional low-interest loans for eligible projects. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB2507 |
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HB2066
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Enacts, and authorizes the Governor to enter into, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2508 |
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HB2067
Package; Hawaii State Association of Counties; Tobacco Products
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals law that provides that all local ordinances or regulations that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices are preempted and that existing local laws and regulations conflicting with the state law on smoking are null and void. Clarifies that counties retain the authority to adopt ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices, as long as the ordinances do not conflict with and are more stringent than the state law on smoking. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB2509 |
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HB2068
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; HHFDC; Housing; County Powers; Mixed-Use Developments; Bond Proceeds
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Repeals the sunset provision in Act 45, SLH 2024, related to the counties' authorization to develop, construct, finance, refinance, or otherwise provide mixed-use developments. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
SB2510 |
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HB2069
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; HHFDC; Housing; County Approval
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Repeals language prohibiting county legislative bodies from imposing stricter conditions or other requirements on certain housing projects of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, JHA |
SB2511 |
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HB2070
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; HHFDC; Housing; State Employees; County Employees; Eligibility Criteria
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Adds new preferences for state and county employees to the eligibility criteria for housing development programs administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Clarifies the Corporation's authority to adopt rules and determine the order of applicant preferences. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
SB2512 |
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HB2071
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Domestic Abuse; Paternity Proceedings; Divorce; Exemption from Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Exempts, under certain circumstances, parties alleging domestic abuse from participating in mediation during paternity or divorce proceedings. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, JHA |
SB2513 |
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HB2072
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; DHS; Affordable Housing; Conveyance Tax; Rates; Exemption; Homeless Services Special Fund; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSG, HSH, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, HSH, FIN |
SB2514 |
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HB2073
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; County Surcharge on State Tax; GET; Extension
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045 at the same rates if the county does so before 1/1/2028. Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019 or after 12/31/2045. Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges received from the State for counties having a population equal to or less than 500,000 that adopt a county surcharge on state tax. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
SB2515 |
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HB2074
Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; Public Safety; Hindering Prosecution; Accomplice Liability; Sanctions; Penalties
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Establishes a gradient penalty structure for the offense of hindering prosecution in the first degree, based on the level of offense hindered. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2516 |
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HB2075
Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; Protective Orders; Restraining Orders; Firearms; Prohibition
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Establishes a class C felony penalty for the unlawful possession, control, or transfer of a firearm or ammunition in violation of a valid judicial protective order or restraining order. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2517 |
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HB2076
Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; Law Enforcement Officers; Assault; Penalties
RELATING TO ASSAULT AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Establishes appropriate sanctions for the offense of assault against a law enforcement officer in the first degree. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2518 |
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HB2077
Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; Standards Board; Certification; Extension
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes new deadlines for the completion of Law Enforcement Standards Board certification responsibilities. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA |
SB2519 |
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HB2078 HD1 SD2 CD1
Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; AG; Criminal Justice Research Institute; Habitual Violent Crime Offenders; Reports
RELATING TO HABITUAL VIOLENT CRIME.
Requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Criminal Justice Research Institute, to submit ongoing annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the habitual violent crime offense in addressing repeat violent crime in the State. Amends Act 213, SLH 2024, which established the offense of habitual violent crime, by requiring the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit a one-time report to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the offense prior to the Regular Session of 2031 and extending its sunset date to 6/30/2031. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB2520 |
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HB2079 HD1
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Wastewater; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Reestablishes the cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
SB2525 |
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HB2080
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Retirants; Employment
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRANTS.
Authorizes the rehiring of retirants for positions that are unique and critical to operations. Limits the duration of each retirant's reemployment to 4 years. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
SB2526 |
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HB2081
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Commercial Driver Licensing; Alcohol; Substance Abuse; Testing; Counties; Firefighters; Exemptions; HDOT
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING.
Requires that state and county firefighters exempt from commercial driver licensure be subject to an alcohol and substance abuse policy for employees that is equivalent to, or exceeds the provisions of, the safety and health standards established by the United States Department of Transportation for holders of commercial driver's licenses. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, LAB, FIN |
SB2527 |
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HB2082
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offense; Bribery
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery under certain circumstances. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2249 |
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HB2083 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Promoting Controlled Substances; Homelessness; Drug-Free Zones; Housing; Shelter; Homeless Facilities
RELATING TO THE PROMOTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Amends the offense of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, public parks, or public housing projects or complexes to include homeless facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, JHA |
SB2250 |
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HB2084
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Victim Witness Assistance Program; VOCA; GIA; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates grant-in-aid moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2251 |
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HB2085
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Sentencing; Elder Persons
RELATING TO ELDER CRIME VICTIMS.
Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, JHA |
SB2252 |
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HB2086 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Negligent Injury
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
SB2253 |
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HB2087
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Abuse of Family or Household Member; Petty Misdemeanor; Deferred Acceptance of Guilty Plea
RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
Maintains the petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household member by repealing the sunset of amendments made to sections 709-906 and 853-4, HRS, by Act 19, SLH 2020. Repeals provisions authorizing a deferred acceptance of a guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses. |
(H)
2/10/2026- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, JHA |
SB2254 |
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HB2088
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Adoptions; Consent; Notary
RELATING TO ADOPTIONS.
Adds the requirement that a written consent to adoption be notarized. |
(H)
4/29/2026- Act 005, on 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1105). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB2564 |
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HB2089
Judiciary Package; Hawaii Supreme Court; Certiorari Review; Disposition Deadline
RELATING TO CERTIORARI REVIEW BY THE HAWAII SUPREME COURT.
Establishes a fixed disposition deadline requiring the Supreme Court to decide an application for certiorari within 60 days after the application is filed. Applies prospectively to cases in which the judgment or dismissal order of the Intermediate Court of Appeals was filed on or after the effective date of this Act. |
(H)
4/29/2026- Act 006, on 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1106). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2565 |
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HB2090
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Domestic Abuse; Temporary Restraining Orders; Protective Orders; Public Inspection
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE ORDERS FOR PROTECTION.
Removes the requirement that requests to withhold from public inspection the petition record of a denied temporary restraining order or denied protective order be made orally. |
(H)
4/29/2026- Act 007, on 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2566 |
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HB2091 HD2 SD1
Judiciary Package; Public Employers; Public Servants; Harassment; Temporary Restraining Orders; Injunctions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PETITIONS TO TEMPORARILY RESTRAIN AND ENJOIN HARASSMENT OF AN EMPLOYEE.
Establishes a two-year pilot project to authorize public employers to petition for temporary restraining orders and injunctions against employment-related harassment of certain public employees. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/8/2026- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
SB2567 |
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HB2092 HD1
Judiciary Package; Public Servants; Harassment
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Elevates the offense of harassment as a misdemeanor when committed against certain public servants in connection with their performance of a governmental function. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA |
SB2568 |
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HB2093 SD1
Judiciary Package; Uniform Probate Code; Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings; Sealing of Medical Records and Professional Evaluations
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Provides for the temporary sealing of certain medical records and professional evaluations filed in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings pending a judicial determination on the need for continued sealing. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB2569 |
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HB2094 HD1 SD1 CD1
Judiciary Package; Jury Duty; Juror and Prospective Juror Compensation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2571 |
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HB2095 HD2 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Budget; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates supplemental funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025 and ending 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2570 |
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HB2096 HD2 SD1
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Child Protective Proceedings; Aggravated Circumstances Hearings
RELATING TO AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CHILD PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS.
Clarifies and expands procedures for aggravated circumstances determinations in Child Protective Act proceedings. Authorizes the Family Court to make a finding of aggravated circumstances at any stage of a Child Protective Act proceeding before the termination of parental rights, rather than limiting these findings to the return hearing. Incorporates the definition of torture under the Penal Code for purposes of defining aggravated circumstances involving child torture under the Child Protective Act. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB2572 |
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HB2097 HD1 SD1
Judiciary Package; Administrative Drivers License Revocation Hearings; Interactive Conference Technology
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVERS LICENSE REVOCATION.
Authorizes administrative drivers license revocation hearings to be conducted using interactive conference technology, including teleconference, videoconference, and voice over internet protocol systems. Clarifies that evidence in hearings conducted via interactive conference technology may be submitted and exchanged electronically. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/LBT, JDC |
SB2573 |
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HB2098
Maui County Council Package; Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Enacts, and authorizes the Governor to enter into, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2242 |
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HB2099
Office of Elections Package; Vacancies; Candidates; State Senators
RELATING TO VACANCIES.
Amends the processes for addressing party candidate and state senator vacancies. |
(H)
4/29/2026- Act 008, on 04/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
SB2499 |
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HB2100
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Constitutional Amendment; Public Trust Lands; Destructive Live-Fire Military Training; Prohibition (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT DESTRUCTIVE LIVE-FIRE MILITARY TRAINING ON PUBLIC LANDS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit destructive live-fire military training on State public trust lands. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to WAL/PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL/PBS, JHA, FIN |
SB2534 |
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HB2101 HD1 SD1
DLNR; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Aquatic Resources; Fishing Regulations; Commercial Aquarium Collection; Sustainability; Prohibition
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL AQUARIUM COLLECTION.
Prohibits the harvest of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection, in counties with a population greater than 500,000 and the consideration of rules for the issuance of permits for the harvest of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes. Repeals upon promulgation of certain rules by the Department of Land and Natural Resources for counties with a population greater than 500,000. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/HWN, CPN/JDC |
SB2535 |
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HB2102 HD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Historic Preservation Review; Exclusions
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Clarifies and expands the types of proposed projects for privately-owned residential properties that are subject to historic review. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
SB2536 |
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HB2103 HD2
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; LUC; Boards and Commissions
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Amends the composition of the Land Use Commission to permit more than one member who has substantial experience or expertise in traditional Hawaiian land usage and knowledge of cultural land practices and require at least one member who has substantial experience in water resource management. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to submit a list of nominees to the Governor for the appointment of a commission member having substantial experience or expertise in traditional Hawaiian land usage and knowledge of cultural land practices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/24/2026- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/HWN, JDC |
SB2537 |
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HB2104 HD2 SD1 CD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Historic Preservation; Island Burial Councils
RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS.
Extends the time to fill vacancies that occur during an Island Burial Council member's term. Provides per diem compensation in the form of a stipend for Island Burial Council members representing geographic regions. Adjusts the Island Burial Councils' quorum for business to be a majority of the appointed council members, but no fewer than three members. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2538 |
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HB2105
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Rent Stabilization; Landlord-Tenant Code; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO RENT STABILIZATION.
Establishes a statewide 3% annual limit on rent increases under chapter 521, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Prohibits rent increases during the first 12 months of a tenancy and requires notice and certification for exempt properties. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
SB2539 |
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HB2106 HD1
State Ethics Commission Package; Financial Disclosures; Requirements
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Expands the scope of persons who are subject to public financial disclosure requirements. Effective 7/1/2027. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to JDC/WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/WAM |
SB2246 |
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HB2107 HD1
State Ethics Commission Package; Executive Branch Officials; Contributions; Solicitation
RELATING TO POLITICAL FUNDRAISING BY EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES.
Prohibits any Executive Branch employee with procurement authority who is nominated or appointed by the Governor to a compensated position subject to confirmation by the Senate from engaging in certain campaign fundraising activities. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to JDC/WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/WAM |
SB2247 |
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HB2108
State Ethics Commission Package; Financial Disclosures; Requirements
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Expands the scope of persons who are required to file financial disclosures to include certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. Makes technical amendments relating to legislators. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to LMG, JHA, referral sheet 4 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LMG, JHA |
SB2248 |
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HB2109
Package; Ethics Commission; State Employees; Pre-Employment Restrictions; Post-Employment Restrictions
RELATING TO REVOLVING DOOR RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
Prohibits new state employees from taking official action on matters they worked on before state employment. Prohibits former permanent employees of the Office of the Governor and Office of the Lieutenant Governor from representing persons or businesses for a period of 12 months after termination from state employment. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 4 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA |
SB2245 |
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HB2110
Package; Ethics Commission; Nepotism; Legislature; Judiciary
RELATING TO NEPOTISM.
Subjects legislative and judicial employees to the same ethical standards prohibiting nepotism that are applicable to other state employees. |
(H)
2/18/2026- The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LMG, JHA |
SB2244 |
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HB2111
State Fire Council Package; Public Safety; Fire Protection; Automatic Fire Sprinklers; Counties
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Repeals on 6/30/2026 the provision prohibiting counties from requiring the installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers or automatic fire sprinkler systems in certain new or existing detached residential one- and two-family dwelling units and non-residential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 4 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
SB2501 |
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HB2112
State Fire Council Package; Consumer Fireworks
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except, by permit, for cultural use. Repeals portions of section 132D-3(1), HRS, that generally allow the use of consumer fireworks without a permit on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the Fourth of July. Specifies that no fireworks shall be sold to a permittee holding a permit issued for purposes of cultural use more than 5 calendar days before the applicable cultural use. Makes technical amendments to definitions of "consumer fireworks" and "cultural" within fireworks law. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB2502 |
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HB2113 HD1 SD1
DAB; Kainahola Stream; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/6/2026- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA, CHUN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MORIKAWA |
TRS, WAM |
SB2310 |
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HB2114 HD1 SD1
OETS Hawaii Benefits Hub Working Group; Social Assistance Programs; Position; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Establishes the Hawaii Benefits Hub Working Group to develop a plan for the governance and implementation of the Hawaii Benefits Hub and related referral, tracking, compliance, and coordination systems. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/8/2026- The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-09-26 10:55AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
SB2669 |
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HB2115 HD1 SD1
Community-Based Organizations; Program Costs; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to issue supplemental contracts to community-based organizations to address increases in costs related to labor, insurance, utilities, rent, and gas. For any multi-year contracts entered into or renewed beginning in fiscal year 2027-2028, requires the Department of Human Services to issue a Request for Information to determine whether any existing contract remains fiscally sound and thereafter determine, with the consent of the contractor, whether a new request for proposals should be issued. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
SB2668 |
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HB2116 HD2
Office of Community Services; Grants; Community Engagement; Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services (OCS) to award grants to certain nonprofit organizations. Establishes an evaluation and selection committee to oversee the awarding of grants. Requires an applicant for a grant to provide certain documentation on activities that qualify for community engagement hours to qualify for the grant. Appropriates funds for positions in OCS and for the Department of the Attorney General to assist OCS in reviewing contracts and monitoring costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON, Belatti |
LBT, WAM |
SB2670 |
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HB2117 HD2 SD1
Arts; Art Education; Geographic Data Mapping; Task Force; Reports
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Task Force sunsets upon submission of final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
WLA, WAM |
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HB2118 HD2 SD1
SFCA; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; DAGS; DBEDT; Comptroller; Works of Art Special Fund; Transfer; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers certain authority and responsibilities held by the Comptroller regarding the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KUSCH, MARTEN, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
WLA/EDT, WAM |
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HB2119 HD1 SD1
DAB; Coffee Berry Borer; Coffee Leaf Rust; Pesticide Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COFFEE PEST CONTROL.
Temporarily reestablishes the Coffee Berry Borer and Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program and the program manager position, including the position's civil service and collective bargaining laws exemption. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the operation and implementation of the Pesticide Subsidy Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
AEN, WAM |
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HB2120
Private Marriage License Agents; Fees
RELATING TO MARRIAGE LICENSE AGENTS.
Authorizes private marriage license agents to collect up to $25 from applicants for marriage licenses. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
KAPELA, AMATO, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
HLT, FIN |
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HB2121 HD2 SD1
Waste Management; Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale, Offer for Sale, Distribution; Prohibition; Penalties
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution for sale of any disposable electronic smoking devices in the State. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/7/2026- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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HB2122 HD1 SD1
DOE; Teacher Housing Assistance Program; Teacher Recruitment and Retention; Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to be administered by the Department of Education to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2123
Penal Code; Statute of Limitations; Misconduct in Office; Public Servants
RELATING TO MISCONDUCT BY A PUBLIC SERVANT.
Extends the statute of limitations for offenses based on misconduct in office by a public servant to allow prosecution at any time during the defendant's period of public service and up to ten years thereafter. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4 |
BELATTI, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
JHA |
SB2830 |
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HB2124
Failure to Report Bribery; Public Servants; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Establishes the offense of failure to report bribery as a misdemeanor. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4 |
IWAMOTO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GEDEON, HASHEM, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
JHA |
SB2824 |
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HB2125
Elections; Ballot Questions; Corporations; Powers; Limitations
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Provides that any corporation operating under state law shall hold all the corporate powers it previously held; provided that nothing in state law shall be construed to grant or recognize any corporate power to engage in election activity. |
(H)
2/10/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
JHA |
SB2825 |
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HB2126
Elections; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
SOUZA, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
JHA, FIN |
SB2826 |
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HB2127 HD1
Department of Education; Civic Education; Public Middle Schools; Public Intermediate Schools; Civic Education Grant Program; Civic Education Trust Fund
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
Establishes a Civic Education Grant Program to provide support to public middle and intermediate schools in providing civic education to students through department approved programming. Establishes a Civic Education Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
EDN, FIN |
SB2754, SB2827 |
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HB2128
Office of Legislative Analyst; Fiscal Notes; Transparency; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.
Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
SHIMIZU, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARCIA, PIERICK, REYES ODA |
LMG, FIN |
SB2828 |
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HB2129
Law Enforcement; Identifiability; Reviewability; Immigration Actions; Policies; Enforcement Activity; Data
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACTIONS.
Requires any law enforcement officer acting under color of law in a public space or on state or county property to remain visibly identifiable. Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while performing their duties, with certain exceptions. Requires law enforcement officers to wear apparel and use vehicles that bear conspicuous markings of the applicable law enforcement agency. Requires all civil law enforcement activity that involves participation by state or county law enforcement officers or occurs on state or county property to be conducted in a manner that adheres to specified standards. Deems certain locations to be service-first spaces and requires them to have clear, narrowly tailored procedures with respect to civil immigration actions. Requires all state and county agencies to adopt policies that limit the collection, retention, and sharing of immigration-related personal data. Requires all interagency data exchanges between state agencies, county agencies, or state and county agencies to operate under auditable agreements. Requires all state and county agencies to report annually to the Legislature and Governor regarding the civil-immigration-related requests. Requires every state and county agency to adopt a policy that prohibits immigration-based harassment or threats, including unwarranted verification of an individual's immigration status, with respect to employment or the provision of services to the public. Requires all state and county law enforcement officers to monitor civil immigration enforcement activity by activating body cameras when present in a situation in which United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are interacting with a member of the general public. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 4 |
IWAMOTO, AMATO, HUSSEY, KUSCH, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
ECD, JHA |
SB3265 |
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HB2130
Corporations; Nonprofit Corporations; Limited Liability Companies; Limited Partnerships; Limited Liability Partnerships; Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations; Professional Corporations; Agricultural Cooperative Associations; Consumer Cooperative Associations; Limited-Equity Housing Cooperatives; State-chartered Credit Unions
RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS.
Makes any state-chartered corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, cooperative, nonprofit, or other association lack the legal capacity to make expenditures or contributions in connection with elections or ballot measures. Deems any election or ballot measure expenditure or contribution to be ultra vires or void as a matter of law, triggering administrative forfeiture of charter privileges, including limited liability and perpetual duration, until reinstatement. Effective 1/1/2027. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
HUSSEY, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, MURAOKA, PERRUSO, SOUZA |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB2829 |
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HB2131
CSC; Campaign Finance; Criminal Prosecution; Period of Limitations
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Provides that the period of limitations for criminal prosecutions under campaign finance laws commences upon discovery of the offense by the Campaign Spending Commission, rather than being limited to five years from the violation date or report filing date. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4 |
BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
JHA |
SB2447 |
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HB2132 HD1
Elections; Automatic Voter Registration; Opt-In; Motor Vehicle Permits and Licenses; Identification Cards
RELATING TO VOTING.
Authorizes state agencies to implement automatic voter registration if designated by the Office of Elections. Requires eligible applicants for instruction permits, provisional licenses, driver's licenses, and identification cards to be automatically registered or preregistered to vote unless the applicant opts out. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, COCHRAN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSH, JHA, FIN |
SB2831 |
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HB2133
Auditor; DHS; Med-QUEST Division; Medicaid; Managed Care Organizations; Medicaid Health Care Insurance Contracts; Management and Financial Audits; Biennial Audit Schedule; Reports; Rules; Guidance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Requires the State Auditor to conduct audits of Medicaid health care insurance contractors and the Department of Human Services and its Med-QUEST division at least once every two years, with the first audits to be conducted by 1/1/2027, and the reports to be submitted no later than twenty days prior to the Regular Session of 2027. Requires the Auditor to conduct audits. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to HSH, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
HSH, LMG, FIN |
SB3304 |
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HB2134
GET; Exemption; Small Businesses; Real Property; Lease
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts gross income from real property leases from the general excise tax when the lessee is a small business. Makes conforming amendments. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
GEDEON |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2135
GET Exemption; Agriculture; Hawaii Farm TEAM Card; Cost of Living; Penalties
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm TEAM Card Program. Establishes penalties for misusage of the Hawaii Farm TEAM Card program. Eliminates the general excise tax for qualifying agricultural materials. |
(H)
1/28/2026- Referred to AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
GEDEON |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
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HB2136
Pricing Practices Based on Surveillance Data; UDAP; Unfair Methods of Competition
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Designates pricing practices based on surveillance data as unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of competition in the conduct of any trade or commerce. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WOODSON, Matayoshi |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2137 HD3 SD2 CD1
Artificial Intelligence; Realistic Digital Imitations; Protections for Individuals
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Prohibits certain harmful uses of realistic digital imitations generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Establishes certain exemptions. Provides for civil actions and civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic digital imitations. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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HB2138 HD1
DBEDT; Hilo-Kona Transportation Pilot Program
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a Hilo-Kona transportation pilot program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study, plan, evaluate, implement, and trial transportation routes and services connecting Hilo and Kona. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2026- Re-Referred to EDT/TRS, WAM. |
ILAGAN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, SOUZA, Reyes Oda |
EDT/TRS, WAM |
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HB2139 HD1 SD1
UH; Invasive Species; Queensland Longhorn Beetle; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to conduct a study on effective treatment methods to reduce populations of the Queensland Longhorn Beetle. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/6/2026- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
ILAGAN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2140 HD2
Counties; Permit Processing; Differential Payments; Salaries; Pilot Program; Reports
RELATING TO ESSENTIAL PERMITTING POSITIONS.
Establishes a four-year pilot program to improve the speed, accountability, and quality of permit processing through targeted staffing, performance incentives, and interdepartmental competition within participating counties. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
EIG, WAM |
SB2671 |
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HB2141 HD2
Enterprise Zones; University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine; University of Hawaii Cancer Center; Affiliated Collaborators
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Increases the number of enterprise zones that may be nominated by each county. Authorizes enterprise zone designation for census tracts that contain the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine and the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Allow businesses not established in an enterprise zone to qualify for enterprise zone benefits; provided that they have entered into a binding collaboration or contract with a business that is established in the census tract that contains the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine or the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/2/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN, GARCIA, GEDEON, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
ECD, HED, FIN |
SB2816 |
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HB2142
CIP; Fourth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FOURTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fourth representative district. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 |
ILAGAN |
FIN |
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HB2143
Hawaii Health Authority; Hawaii Care; Universal Health Care; Single Payer Health Care System; Hawaii Care Special Fund; Rules; Reports; Governor; Department of Human Services; Medicare; Medicaid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as "Hawaii Care", to provide comprehensive health care benefits to all state residents and eventually replace all existing health care plans in the State. Designates the Hawaii Health Authority as the responsible agency for the comprehensive planning, implementation, and administration of Hawaii Care. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop and submit a comprehensive implementation and administration plan to the legislature by a certain date. Establishes the Hawaii Care special fund. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to adopt rules and submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the Governor to appoint members to the Hawaii Health Authority by 12/31/2026. Requires the Department of Human Services to apply for necessary federal waivers. Takes effect 180 days after the approval of the Hawaii Medicaid State Plan and necessary federal waivers. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
TAKAYAMA |
HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN |
SB3305 |
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HB2144
DHS; Med-QUEST Division; Medicaid; Financial Risk-Bearing Entity; Prohibition; Administrative Services Organization; Medicaid; Care Coordination Program; Regional Health Hub; Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Prohibits a financial risk-bearing entity from administering Medicaid services. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more administrative services organizations to perform non-risk administrative functions for the operation of the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to establish a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs to provide care coordination services. Requires physicians, other independent practitioners, hospitals, and other institutional providers to be paid or reimbursed directly by the State's medicaid agency. Requires the Department to establish regional health hubs in each county to serve as localized oversight bodies. Requires the Department to convene a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group to support continuous improvement throughout the transition period. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HSH/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
TAKAYAMA |
HSH/HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB3306 |
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HB2145
Health Insurance; Cancer Treatment; Proton Beam Therapy; Mandatory Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE COVERAGE OF PROTON BEAM THERAPY.
Beginning, 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for medically necessary proton beam therapy for cancer treatment and prohibits imposing stricter clinical evidence standards on proton beam therapy than on other radiation treatments. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 5 |
TAKAYAMA |
HLT, CPC |
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HB2146
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program; Fee; Registration; Distributors; Retailers; Advisory Committee; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
Establishes the sugar-sweetened beverage fee program. Beginning 7/1/2027, imposes a 2 cent per fluid ounce fee on all sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the State and requires all distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages to register with the Department of Health. On or after 6/30/27, prohibits retailers from selling or displaying for sale any sugar-sweetened beverage acquired from a distributor that is not registered with the Department of Health. Requires management and performance audits. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
PERRUSO, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Reyes Oda |
HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN |
SB2458 |
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HB2147 HD2
Constitutional Amendment; Public Education; Residential Investment Property Surcharge (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the counties' exclusive power to tax real property, and to authorize the Legislature to establish a state surcharge on real property taxes levied by the counties on certain residential investment properties, for the purpose of helping to fund public education for all of Hawaii's children and adults. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, LOWEN, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC |
SB2464 |
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HB2148 HD1
Taxation; Unrealized Gains Surcharge; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax; Exclusion Amount
RELATING TO THE ESTATE AND GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX.
Establishes an unrealized gains surcharge on certain property transfers subject to the estate and generation-skipping transfer tax. Except for certain types of properties within estates, lowers the applicable exclusion amount allowed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, MARTEN, TEMPLO |
WAM |
SB2469 |
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HB2149
Taxation; Corporations; Combined Reporting; State-by-state Reporting; Department of Taxation; Corporate Tax Law Task Force
RELATING TO TAX HAVEN ABUSE.
Part I: Effective 1/1/2027, requires corporations to include in their income the income of all foreign subsidiaries to the State; applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax, which shall be deposited into the state general fund; and requires corporations to report all profits, losses, revenues, and inter-company transactions made and all taxes paid in other states. Part II: Establishes within DOTAX a Corporate Tax Law Task Force to annually review the State's corporate tax laws and recommend updates to close tax loopholes. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, POEPOE |
ECD, FIN |
SB2738 |
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HB2150
Income Tax; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Disallows the dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAM |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2362 |
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HB2151 HD2
State Building Codes; County Building Codes; Hempcrete
RELATING TO BUILDING MATERIALS.
Specifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of hempcrete as a non-structural building material. Authorizes building officials to approve hempcrete construction that meets applicable safety and performance standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, HUSSEY, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM |
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HB2152 HD2 SD2 CD1
Dog Attacks; Livestock; Agricultural District; Liability
RELATING TO DOG ATTACKS.
Clarifies liability and increases penalties and enforcement mechanisms for dog attacks on livestock occurring on land or premises within the agricultural district. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
KUSCH, EVSLIN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
AEN, JDC |
SB2742 |
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HB2153 HD1
DLE; Kūpaʻa Law Enforcement Retention Bonus Program; Retention Bonuses; Law Enforcement Officers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes, and appropriates funds for, the Kūpaʻa Law Enforcement Retention Bonus Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to provide retention bonuses to Department law enforcement officers for three years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KUSCH, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
PSM, WAM |
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HB2154 HD1
Speeding Offenses; Habitual Speeder; Intelligent Speed Assistance; Report
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Establishes a framework for the use of intelligent speed assistance technology for habitual speeders. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KUSCH, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
TRN, JHA |
SB2429 |
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HB2155 HD2 SD1
DAB; Agricultural Statistics Program; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Statutorily establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
AEN, WAM |
SB2404 |
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HB2156 HD1
General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax; Filing Threshold; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the filing thresholds for the General Excise Tax and Transient Accommodations Tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to WAM. |
KUSCH, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LEE, M., MORIKAWA, REYES ODA |
WAM |
SB2023 |
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HB2157
DOH; Behavioral Health Complex Patient Model; Community-Based Organizations; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPLEX PATIENT TREATMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations for a behavioral health complex patient model. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
TAKAYAMA |
HLT, FIN |
SB2285 |
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HB2158 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Program Level Transparency; Online Dashboard; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii System to develop, implement, and maintain a publicly accessible, systemwide online dashboard. Requires the dashboard to include and maintain relevant information needed for students and their families for academic decision-making. Requires a preliminary report on 12/1/2026. Requires annual reports to the Legislature beginning 12/1/2027. Requires a supplementary report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2031. Sunsets 6/30/31. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
GARRETT, AMATO, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KILA |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2159 HD2 SD1
UH; Health Care Workforce Development; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes positions and appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to support health care workforce development in the State. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KONG, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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HB2160 HD1
Cigarette Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund; Revenue; Disposition; Debt Services; Capital Expenditures; University of Hawaii Cancer Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Repeals the requirement that a certain amount received from the cigarette tax on the wholesale price of each article or item of certain tobacco products deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund must be used for debt service of capital expenditures and building maintenance. Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
GARRETT, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HLT, HED, FIN |
SB2915 |
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HB2161 HD3 SD1
Pharmacy; Pharmacists; Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund; Pharmacist Workforce Assessment Fees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAYAMA, CHUN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WOODSON |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
SB2857 |
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HB2162
Condominiums; DCCA; Replacement Reserves; Condominium Associations; Boards of Directors; Enforcement; Penalty
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires a condominium association to deposit at least ten per cent of all revenues for each fiscal year, except for estimated replacement reserve assessments, into the total replacement reserves fund of the association. Requires the Real Estate Commission to enforce the minimum deposit requirement and allows unit owners to file complaints with the Commission. Holds board members who fail to comply with the minimum deposit requirement personally liable and subject to a fine. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, WOODSON |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2163 HD1
Pedestrians; Crosswalks; Right-of-way
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Requires the driver of a vehicle to stop for a pedestrian who is crossing the roadway within a crosswalk and not to proceed until the pedestrian has completely exited the crosswalk and the driver can safely proceed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
SAYAMA, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, TAKAYAMA, WOODSON |
TRN, JHA |
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HB2164 HD1
Workers' Compensation; Benefits; Compounded Prescription Drugs
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Defines compounded prescription drugs for the purposes of workers' compensation law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2026- Re-Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN/JDC. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, WOODSON |
LBT/HHS, CPN/JDC |
SB2751 |
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HB2165 HD2 SD1
DLIR; Hawaii Employment Security Law; Unemployment Benefits; Recovery of Benefits; Assessments; Records and Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
Amends the qualifications for unemployed individuals who are able to receive unemployment benefits. Beginning 4/1/2027, removes the two-year limitation on the recoupment of overpayments and limits the amount of overpaid amount and the penalty assessment amount that can be deducted from future benefits payable to the individual. Beginning 4/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to assess and collect a service charge for dishonored unemployment insurance assessments. Beginning 4/1/2027, specifies that employers must report separation and wage information within five calendar days of notice being sent, whether by mail or electronic notification. Beginning 4/1/2027, increases the penalty for failure to report separations or wages and for failure to file or for filing insufficient wage reports. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LBT, WAM |
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HB2166
Immunizations; Exemptions; Schools; Medical Examinations; Vaccinations; DOH; Rulemaking Authority; Infectious and Communicable Diseases; Bona Fide Religious Tenets and Practices
RELATING TO IMMUNIZATIONS.
Requires, rather than authorizes, schools to provide an exemption from required immunizations. Specifies that for purposes of the Department of Health's rulemaking authority and authority regarding infectious and communicable diseases, no child shall be subjected to medical examination, vaccination, revaccination, or immunization if a parent or legal guardian objects based on bona fide religious tenets and practices. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, EDN, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
KONG |
HLT, EDN, JHA |
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HB2167 HD2 SD1
Office of Youth Services; Youth Homelessness; Youth Housing Stability Assistance Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Office of Youth Services to establish a five-year Youth Housing Stability Assistance Pilot Program to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations or execute memoranda of agreement with government agencies to support eligible youth with financial assistance. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
OLDS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM |
HHS, WAM |
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HB2168 HD2
DOE; Education; Student Services; Students Experiencing Homelessness; Program
RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a program for the support of students experiencing homelessness. Requires the Department to designate a state coordinator position and state navigator positions to implement the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
OLDS, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2169
Board of Psychology; Clinical Psychologists; Prescriptive Authority Privilege; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Authorizes and appropriates moneys for the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority privilege to clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2027. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
OLDS, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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HB2170
Firearms; Mandatory Minimum Term of Imprisonment; Class A Felony; Possession; Controlled Substance; Methamphetamine; TRO; Temporary Restraining Order; Protective Order; Court Order
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for certain class A felonies involving firearms. Changes from a class B felony to a class A felony the penalty for owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition while being prosecuted for or having been convicted of committing a felony, a crime of violence, a criminal offense relating to firearms, or an illegal sale or distribution of any drug. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class A felony the penalty for ownership, possession, control, or transfer of ownership of any firearms or ammunition by a person who a court order has restrained from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing any person. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class A felony the penalty for carrying a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance. Establishes possession of methamphetamine while carrying a firearm as a class A felony. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, OLDS, REYES ODA |
JHA, FIN |
SB2575 |
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HB2171 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Enterprise-Related Activities; Counties; Zoning
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the University of Hawaii to engage in enterprise-related activities for educational purposes and exempts such activity from certain county zoning requirements, under certain circumstances. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
WOODSON, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
EDU, WAM |
SB2674 |
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HB2172 HD2 SD1
DOE; Hard-to-Staff Positions; Pilot Program; Employment; Retirants
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRANTS.
Establishes a five-year pilot program to authorize the Department of Education to rehire retired teachers and educational officers for hard-to-staff positions. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
EDU, WAM |
SB2836 |
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HB2173 HD1 SD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Central Maui; Statewide Air Ambulance Network System; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 1/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, GARCIA, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB2934 |
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HB2174
Cost of Living; Income Tax Credit; Child and Dependent Tax Credit; Food/Excise Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Repeals the sunset date of Act 163, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
ALCOS |
HSH, ECD, FIN |
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HB2175
DHS; PUC; Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to EEP/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, MATSUMOTO, QUINLAN, SHIMIZU |
EEP/HSH, CPC, FIN |
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HB2176
Price Gouging; LRB Study; Cost of Living; Groceries; Report
RELATING TO FOOD PRICING.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on how other states regulate price gouging of food products. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, SHIMIZU |
LMG, FIN |
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HB2177
Parks and Recreation; City and County of Honolulu; Maintenance Standards; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Requires a county with a population of 500,000 or more to adopt ordinances to implement park maintenance standard prioritization. Imposes a fine for incompliant parks after three months. Authorizes DLNR to take action and be reimbursed by the county for costs incurred. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2178
Education; Public Schools; Elementary Students; Recitation
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Requires public schools with elementary students to allow faculty and staff to provide time and space each day for students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and Hawaii Ponoi. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
EDN, JHA |
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HB2179 HD2
DOE; E-Bikes; Educational Safety Program
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires, rather than authorizes, the Department of Education to develop and administer a Traffic Safety Education Program. Requires the Department of Education's Traffic Safety Education program to include electric bicycles. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
REYES ODA, COCHRAN, GARCIA, HASHEM, KAHALOA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, SHIMIZU, TAM |
EDN, TRN, FIN |
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HB2180 HD1
Voting; Electronic Voting Board; House of Representatives; Appropriation
RELATING TO VOTING BOARDS.
Appropriates funds to implement an electronic voting board system in the chamber of the House of Representatives. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
REYES ODA, COCHRAN, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
LMG, FIN |
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HB2181 HD1
Judiciary; Court Appearances; Automated Reminder System; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the Judiciary to develop, implement, and administer an automated court appearance reminder system that generates text message or electronic mail notifications for upcoming court appearances in certain types of cases. Requires persons making an arrest or issuing a citation to obtain, to the extent practicable, the offender's mobile telephone number and electronic mail address. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM. |
REYES ODA, COCHRAN, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAKENOUCHI |
JDC/PSM, WAM |
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HB2182
Long Term Care; Nursing Homes; Elderly Care; Closures; DHS; Study
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to conduct a study to recommend legislation to address the issue of long-term care facility closures. Requires reporting. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
REYES ODA, COCHRAN, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, MATSUMOTO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAKENOUCHI, Kila |
HSH, FIN |
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HB2183
Office of Legislative Analyst; Fiscal Notes; Transparency; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.
Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
REYES ODA, COCHRAN, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
LMG, FIN |
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HB2184 HD1
Legislators; Personal Information; Confidential; Voter Registration; Nomination Papers
RELATING TO LAWMAKER SAFETY.
Prohibits the public disclosure of legislators' personal contact information in a voter's affidavit of registration, nomination papers, and electronic database for campaign committees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
LMG, JHA |
SB2914 |
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HB2185 HD1
DOE Sports Officials; Assault; Private Counsel; Temporary Restraining Order
RELATING TO SPORTS OFFICIALS.
Authorizes the Department of Education to retain private counsel to represent a sports official in certain civil proceedings to obtain a temporary restraining order in response to incidences where the sports official has been assaulted or threatened in the course of legally discharging their sports official duties. Includes substantial bodily injury of a sports official engaged in the lawful discharge of the sports official's duties in the offense of assault in the first degree. Clarifies that a sports official includes a school administrator, league administrator, or athletics director. Clarifies that a sports official's duties cover sports events at public schools and private schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
SB2900 |
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HB2186 HD1
Pedestrian Safety; Crosswalks
RELATING TO PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
Clarifies driver's obligations at crosswalks. Requires drivers to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks. Strengthens penalties for traffic violations, particularly in school zones. Creates additional criminal penalties when pedestrians suffer bodily injury. Provides heightened protections for blind and visually impaired pedestrians. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SOUZA, Reyes Oda |
TRN, JHA |
SB2695 |
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HB2187 HD1
Health Care Facilities; Health Care Providers; Emergency Medical Services; Medical Debt; Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Prohibits health care facilities, health care providers, and emergency medical services from furnishing medical debt to a consumer credit reporting agency. Prohibits consumer credit reporting agencies from reporting or maintaining medical debt information in the file on a consumer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO, Reyes Oda |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
SB3026 |
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HB2188 HD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Application Screening; Comprehensive Reusable Tenant Screening Report; Damages; Fines; OCP; DCCA
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires landlords or landlord's agents to accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports, if made available by an applicant, and prohibits application fees in such cases. Establishes remedies for refusing to accept those reports. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, Reyes Oda |
CPC, FIN |
SB2959 |
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HB2189
DOE; School Funding; Transparency; Reports
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDING.
Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislature, Governor, and Board of Education disclosing the moneys the Department allocated in the prior year to department schools and department administration. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
PIERICK, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2190
HDOT; Dashboard; Disclosure; Transparency; Highway; Road; Construction
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to create and maintain an electronic dashboard on its website disclosing the costs, status, and expected timeline for completion of each current construction state project in excess of $1,000,000 involving state roads or highways. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
PIERICK, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU |
TRN, FIN |
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HB2191
Hawaii Penal Code; Violent Crimes; Property Crimes; Penalties Increased
RELATING TO CRIME.
Doubles the fines and terms of imprisonment for repeat violent offenders and property offenders. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5 |
PIERICK, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, SHIMIZU |
JHA |
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HB2192
Hawaii Penal Code; Drugs; Sales; Distribution; Schools; Parks; Penalties
RELATING TO CRIME.
Doubles the fines and terms of imprisonment for illicit drug sellers and distributors who commit their offenses within 100 feet of schools or public parks. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5 |
PIERICK, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU |
JHA |
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HB2193
State Auditor; Office of the City Auditor for the City and County of Honolulu; Homelessness Program Expenditures; Audit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT HOMELESSNESS SPENDING.
Requires the State Auditor, in collaboration with the Office of the City Auditor for the City and County of Honolulu, to conduct a financial audit of all state and City and County of Honolulu expenditures on homelessness programs within the City and County of Honolulu during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 fiscal years. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HSH, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
PIERICK, MATSUMOTO |
HSH, LMG, FIN |
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HB2194 HD2
Procurement; Lei; Benchmarks; Lei Materials; Labeling Requirements; Penalties
RELATING TO LEI.
Requires and establishes benchmarks for each state executive agency to ensure that a certain percentage of lei purchased by that executive agency consists of lei made entirely of natural objects and plant materials grown, harvested, and assembled in the State. Establishes labeling requirements for lei and lei materials. Requires the disclosure of the geographic origin for the plant materials and natural objects that comprise a lei or lei materials. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, POEPOE, REYES ODA |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB2781 |
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HB2195 HD1
DOT; TAT; Cruise Ships; Passenger Head Infrastructure Fee; Cruise Ship Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to assess a per passenger head infrastructure fee against cruise ships docking in the State's commercial harbors. Establishes the Cruise Ship Special Fund. Repeals existing law imposing the Transient Accommodations Tax on cruise ships, effective retroactive to 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to TRS/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
KILA, EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
TRS/EDT, WAM/JDC |
SB2698 |
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HB2196
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Repeal; DOH; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Repeals the Deposit Beverage Container program on 6/30/26. Allows redemptions to continue until 6/30/27. Establishes the solar panel and electric vehicle battery recycling special fund to assist in the gathering and recycling of solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. Requires the Department of Health to submit proposed legislation establishing a program to gather and recycle solar panels and electric vehicle batteries. Lapses any unencumbered balance remaining in the deposit beverage container deposit special fund when the Deposit Beverage Container program is repealed to the credit of the solar panel and electric vehicle battery recycling special fund. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
TAKENOUCHI |
EEP, FIN |
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HB2197 HD2
Real Property; Dwellings; Squatters; Criminal Trespass; Removal; Hawaii Penal Code
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Specifies a process by which property owners may utilize law enforcement officers to remove unauthorized individuals from dwellings. Establishes the criminal offenses of squatting and fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property. Makes the offense of criminal trespass in the first degree for a person who knowingly enters or remains unlawfully in a dwelling or in or upon the premises of a hotel or apartment building a class C felony, rather than a misdemeanor. Classifies the type of property damage typically inflicted by squatters as a form of criminal property damage in the second degree. Classifies the falsification of documentation typically performed by squatters as a form of unsworn falsification to authorities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to CPN/PSM, JDC. |
TAKENOUCHI |
CPN/PSM, JDC |
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HB2198 HD2
Hawaii Penal Code; Gambling; Prediction Markets
RELATING TO PREDICTION MARKETS.
Amends the definition of "gambling" to include predictive markets involving the purchase, sale, or financial speculation of securities, commodities, or other similar financial products on the outcome or future contingent event related to catastrophe, contests, death, legislation, national security, people, politics, and sports. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to CPN/EDT, JDC/WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
CPN/EDT, JDC/WAM |
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HB2199
Health; Medical Treatment; Bodily Autonomy; Treatment; Rights
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Protects the right of bodily autonomy in health care decisions. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU |
HLT, JHA |
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HB2200
Housing; Single-family residence; Purchasing Restrictions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits certain entities from purchasing single-family residences in the State of Hawaii. Requires reports and certifications to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes penalties and enforcement authority. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HSG, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, COCHRAN, GEDEON, IWAMOTO, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HSG, CPC, JHA |
SB2819 |
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HB2201 HD1
State Enterprise Zones; Eligible Business Activity; Recycling Facilities; Film Production; Film Studios
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Increases the number of enterprise zones that may be nominated by each county. Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" to include recycling facilities and film production or operation of a Film Studio. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDT/HHS, WAM. |
GARCIA, ALCOS, GEDEON, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TEMPLO |
EDT/HHS, WAM |
SB2586 |
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HB2202
CIP; 42nd Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriated funds for capital improvement projects in the 42nd representative district. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 |
GARCIA |
FIN |
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HB2203
Local Housing Market; Affordability; Wages; Income; Cost of Living
RELATING TO CREATING A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.
Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to Hawaii State resident's incomes and not the global economy. Thus providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HSG, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
SB3335 |
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HB2204
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Conservation Banks; Habitat Conservation Plans; Compensatory Mitigation; Incidental Take License; Endangered Species
RELATING TO CONSERVATION BANKING.
Authorizes the use of conservation banks for compensatory mitigation in a habitat conservation plan and associated incidental take license. Amends the membership and scope of authority for the Endangered Species Recovery Committee. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
HASHEM, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MORIKAWA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB2005, SB2978 |
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HB2205
Coastal Zone Management; Erosion Mitigation; Shorelines; Permits
RELATING TO EMERGENCY EROSION MITIGATION.
Replaces the current statutory prohibition on private shoreline hardening with a policy directing the minimization of these structures. Establishes a clear, time-limited statutory framework for emergency permits within the conservation district, including defined standards for permit duration and extension. |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM, MORIKAWA, QUINLAN |
WAL, JHA |
SB2402 |
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HB2206
Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Licensed Dietitians; Physician Assistants; Social Workers; Residency Programs; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Amends the Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit to remove language limiting access only to those practicing in primary care, to add licensed dietitians, physician assistants, and social workers as eligible preceptors and students, and to include residency and followship programs. Adds the Director of Health and a representative of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
TAKAYAMA |
HLT, FIN |
SB3202 |
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HB2207 HD2 SD2 CD1
DAB; Rules; Fine Mesh Nets; Monofilament Netting; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Allows the use of certain monofilament netting for the protection of plants against invasive species. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including monofilament netting, in the State to protect plants from the coconut rhinoceros beetle. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
KAHALOA, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB2942 |
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HB2208 HD1 SD1
DHS; Food Security; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Grants; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Establishes and appropriates funds in the form of grants for the Hawaii Farm to Families Program under the Department of Human Services to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:05PM in conference room 329. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2427 |
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HB2209
Treatment Provider; Substance Use Disorder Services; Assignment of Benefits; Anti-Assignment Clause; Enforcement
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires health insurance carriers to honor a patient's written assignment of benefits to a substance use disorder treatment provider. Prohibits health insurance contracts from including anti-assignment clauses that restrict or invalidate a patient's right to assign benefits. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules and take enforcement action to ensure compliance. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish an annual summary. Allows providers to bring civil actions to compel payment and obtain injunctive relief, damages, interest, and attorneys' fees for violations. Deems violations to be unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Requires insurers to furnish an explanation of benefits to the assigned provider upon request. |
(H)
2/6/2026- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2425 |
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HB2210
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Tuition Waiver; Native Hawaiians
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
Requires the Board of Regents to grant a waiver on all tuition for qualifying native Hawaiian and Hawaiian students enrolled within the University of Hawaii System. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HED, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
KAHALOA, GARRETT, HOLT, HUSSEY, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE |
HED, JHA, FIN |
SB2755 |
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HB2211
HTDC; Small Businesses; Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Digital Tools; Technology Enablement; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY ENABLEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses, including those related to the tourism sector, with technology enablement, including the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced digital tools. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to submit a report to the Legislature. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to ECD/TOU, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
QUINLAN |
ECD/TOU, FIN |
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HB2212
Taxation; DLIR; Income Tax; Workforce Builder Tax Credit; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO A WORKFORCE BUILDER TAX CREDIT.
Establishes an income tax credit for eligible employers who employ qualified interns or apprentices. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in coordination with the Department of Taxation, to report to the Legislature on the tax credit. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to LAB, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
QUINLAN |
LAB, ECD, FIN |
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HB2213
Pedestrians; Right-of-way in Crosswalks
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Specifies that the driver of a vehicle must wait until a pedestrian has crossed half of the crosswalk plus an additional lane of the roadway before the driver can proceed. |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KITAGAWA, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KILA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
TRN, JHA |
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HB2214 HD2
Refundable Diaper Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a refundable diaper tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
KITAGAWA, AMATO, GARCIA, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
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HB2215
State Building Code Council; Permitting Transparency; Data Reporting; Modernization; Staffing; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Establishes one permanent full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position for the State Building Code Council to support statewide building code coordination, permitting transparency, and modernization initiatives. Requires county reporting on building permitting performance. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop a standardized statewide permitting data system or public dashboard. Requires the development of a state building code modernization and transparency initiative. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop standardized credentials and training requirements for permitting officials. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
TODD |
WAL, FIN |
SB3048 |
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HB2216 HD2 SD1
DAB; Agricultural Loans; Sale; Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to package and sell a portion of its agricultural loan portfolio to permitted third parties. Appropriates funds out of the Agricultural Loans Revolving Fund to increase its expenditure ceiling. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/8/2026- The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-09-26 10:55AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA, CHUN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, QUINLAN |
AEN, WAM |
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HB2217 HD2
DOT; Driver's License; Permit; Civil Identification Card; Disability Notation
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Allows applicants for driver's permit, driver's license, or civil identification cards to request a disability notation on their permit, license, or identification card. Requires the Department of Transportation to establish public outreach efforts and coordinate with state and county law enforcement agencies regarding the disability notation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to TRS/HHS, JDC. |
NAKAMURA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MIYAKE, TAKAYAMA |
TRS/HHS, JDC |
SB2305 |
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HB2218 HD2 SD2 CD1
DLNR; Community Co-Management Agreements; Public Lands
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to enter into community co-management agreements and establishes qualifications for eligible community co-managers. Authorizes the disposition of public lands by a community co-management agreement. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN |
WLA, WAM |
SB2685 |
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HB2219 HD1
Agency Communications; Disclosure; Attorney-Client Privilege; Attorney Work-Product Privilege
RELATING TO DISCLOSURE OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT AND ATTORNEY WORK-PRODUCT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS TO THE OMBUDSMAN.
Specifies that disclosure of communications by an agency to the Ombudsman does not waive any existing attorney-client or attorney work-product privilege pertaining to those communications. Prohibits the Ombudsman from disclosing privileged communications to others. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
HOLT, CHUN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
LMG, JHA |
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HB2220
Community Action Center; Chinatown; HCDA; City and County of Honolulu; Matching Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to establish a Community Action Center in Chinatown. Expenditure contingent upon the City and County of Honolulu providing matching funds. Appropriation. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
HOLT, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
ECD, FIN |
SB2918, SB3005 |
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HB2221
Rental Application Screening Fee; Criminal Background Check; Credit Report; Certified Copies; Reusable Tenant Screening Report
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a recent criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a recent comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
HOLT, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON |
CPC, FIN |
SB2958 |
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HB2222
DCCA; Casino Gaming; Hawaii Gaming Control Commission; Wagering Tax; State Gaming Fund; Compulsive Gamblers Program; Counties; Special Assessment Exemption; Civil Service Exemption; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CASINO GAMING.
Authorizes limited casino gaming in a single location in the City and County of Honolulu. Establishes the Hawaii Gaming Control Commission. Imposes a wagering tax on the monthly gross receipts received from casino gaming. Establishes the State Gaming Fund. Requires the Hawaii Gaming Commission to create and implement a Compulsive Gamblers Program. Exempts the construction of any casino facility from county special assessments and certain special improvement district requirements. Establishes certain civil service exemptions. Appropriates funds with certain conditions. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
HOLT |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB2223 HD2
DHHL; Historic Preservation Review; Appropriation
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Permits the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct a review of the effect of a proposed project on lands under its jurisdiction on historical properties and burial sites, subject to certain requirements. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (3) and none excused (0). |
HOLT, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2786 |
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HB2224 HD1
Department of Human Services; Medicaid; Pharmaceutical Benefits Management; Managed Care Plans
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Repeals a provision in Act 4, Special Session Laws of Hawaii 2005, that prohibits the Department of Human Services from taking any action to remove pharmaceutical benefits management from managed care plans that provide health care coverage for Hawaii Medicaid beneficiaries. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
HSH, FIN |
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HB2225
Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Prescription Drug Benefit Plans; Providers; Beneficiaries; Cost Sharing; Deductibles; Reimbursement; Pass-Through Pricing; Spread Pricing
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits discrimination against a pharmacy or pharmacist with respect to participation, referral, reimbursement of a covered service, or indemnification. Establishes beneficiary cost sharing and deductible requirements for prescription drugs. Establishes minimum rates for which pharmacy benefit managers are to reimburse pharmacies for dispensing prescription drugs. For prescription drug benefit plans executed, amended, adjusted, or renewed on or after 7/1/2027, requires a pharmacy benefit manager to use pass-through pricing, or may alternatively use spread pricing if any savings realized by the pharmacy benefit manager are passed on. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 5 |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, CHUN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HLT, CPC |
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HB2226
AG; HPIA; HHRF; Property Insurance; Subrogation; Climate Change; Climate Disasters; Climate Attributable Harm; Civil Actions; Insurance Rates
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in the name of the people of the State as parens patriae against any responsible party to recover certain costs or obtain certain relief, including costs and losses incurred by the Hawaii Property Insurance Association, Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, or other state entities, resulting from climate attributable harm or costs for risk of future climate attributable harm. Authorizes the Hawaii Property Insurance Association and Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund, or any private insurer licensed in the State to bring a civil cause of action against a responsible party to recover its costs and losses resulting from climate attributable harm. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB3000 |
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HB2227
Judiciary; Summary Possession Proceedings; Eviction Records; Public Access
RELATING TO EVICTION RECORDS.
Limits public access to summary possession records on the Judiciary's publicly accessible electronic databases unless and until a writ of possession is issued. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2228
Elections; Partial Public Financing; Matching Funds
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the matching fund payments to candidates in the partial public financing program for excess qualifying contributions. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2229 HD1
Microenterprise Home Kitchens; Home-Based Food Businesses; Direct-to-Consumer Sales; Consumer Disclosure; Food Safety
RELATING TO MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHENS.
Authorizes microenterprise home kitchens to prepare and sell food directly to consumers without food establishment permits or routine inspections, subject to consumer disclosure and basic food safety requirements. Clarifies that microenterprise home kitchens are not food establishments or food processing establishments. Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct investigations on operators and microenterprise home kitchens in response to complaints, foodborne illness outbreaks, and imminent threats to public health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
HLT, CPC |
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HB2230
DLNR; Public Trust Resources; Public Trust Doctrine; Hierarchy of Duty
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRUST RESOURCES.
Establishes a hierarchy of duty for public trust resources to be applicable to the decisions made by the Department of Land and Natural Resources in the management of the State's public natural resources. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM |
WAL, JHA |
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HB2231 HD1
Island Burial Councils; OHA; Appointment Authority
RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS.
Transfers the appointment authority for Island Burial Council members from the Governor and Senate to the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to HWN/WLA, JDC. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI |
HWN/WLA, JDC |
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HB2232
Clean Water Act; State-Level Preservation of Protections
RELATING TO CLEAN WATER.
Preserves, as state law, water quality, permitting, and aquatic resource protections that are at least as protective as federal Clean Water Act regulations and standards in effect as of January 1, 2026, and ensures their continued applicability regardless of subsequent federal amendments, repeals, or reductions. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, TEMPLO |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
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HB2233 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; Department of Health; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience and the Department of Health to continue their implementation of the Hawaii Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
IWAMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, MARTEN, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
SB3257 |
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HB2234
Constitutional Amendment; Education; Decentralized Public Education; County School Districts (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE X OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to decentralize the public education system in the State by establishing county school districts for the establishment, operation, and funding of public schools, and to authorize the boards of those school districts to initiate and carry on any programs, activities, or otherwise act in any manner that is not in conflict with any law. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
IWAMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, Matsumoto |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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HB2235 HD2
DBEDT; Military and Community Relations Office; Intergovernmental Coordination; Defense-related Workforce Development; Advanced Manufacturing and Sustainment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE MILITARY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Military and Community Relations Office to strengthen intergovernmental coordination for military and defense activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
BELATTI, AMATO, KONG, MARTEN, SHIMIZU, TAM |
PBS, ECD, FIN |
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HB2236 HD1
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies state and local authority during a state or local state of emergency. Adds a definition of "severe weather warning". Allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency and city councils to terminate a local state of emergency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BELATTI, ALCOS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, Amato |
PBS, JHA |
SB2151 |
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HB2237
DHS; General Assistance; State of Emergency; Emergency Supplementary Income; Eligibility; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund
RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the Department of Human Services to expend funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. |
(H)
2/10/2026- The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, AMATO, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
HSH, PBS, FIN |
SB2148 |
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HB2238
CSC; Comprehensive Public Funding; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
BELATTI, AMATO, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2239
Condominium Associations; Board of Directors; Training and Education; Condominium Education Trust Fund
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Requires board members of a condominium association to complete a board training and education course approved by an accredited third party organization, to be selected by the Real Estate Commission and paid for through funds in the Condominium Education Trust Fund. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
BELATTI, AMATO, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAM |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2240 HD1
Legislative Agencies; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATURE, THE AUDITOR, THE LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU, THE OMBUDSMAN, AND THE ETHICS COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds to provide for the expenses of the Legislature, Auditor, Legislative Reference Bureau, Ombudsman, and Ethics Commission. (HD1) |
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3/23/2026- Act 001, on 03/20/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1101). |
NAKAMURA |
WAM |
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HB2241 HD1 SD2
Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Income Restriction; Solar Energy Systems; Third-party Financed Systems
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Amends the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit by: Limiting claims for certain solar energy systems that are not third-party financed systems and installed and placed in service on a single-family residential property to taxpayers with an adjusted gross income of $175,000 or less if filing as an individual, $262,500 or less if filing as a head of household, or $350,000 or less if filing jointly; increasing the maximum adjusted gross income an individual taxpayer must be below in order to be eligible to have any excess credits refunded and limiting credit refundability to systems that are not third-party financed systems; and prohibiting a taxpayer from claiming a credit for a renewable energy technology system installed and placed in service on a residential property where the taxpayer has claimed a credit in prior taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Sunsets 1/1/2029. (SD2) |
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5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:45PM in Conference Room 411.
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LOWEN, PERRUSO |
EIG, WAM |
SB3183 |
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HB2242 HD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Grid-Ready Homes Interconnection Process; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator; Report
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Expands reporting requirements of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator to include reporting on the grid-ready home interconnection process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, TEMPLO |
EEP, CPC |
SB2033 |
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HB2243 HD1
PUC; Electric Utilities; Bill Impact Analyses; Customer Transparency; Ratepayers; Reports
RELATING TO ELECTRIC ENERGY.
Requires all electric utilities to provide transparent customer bill impact analyses that are accessible to the public in an electronic format reasonably usable by ratepayers. Establishes requirements for bill impact analyses. Requires electric utilities to submit annual reports to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
EEP, CPC |
SB2497 |
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HB2244 HD1
PUC; Ratemaking; Performance-Based Incentives; Hawaii Ratepayer Protection Act
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Clarifies that, for electric utilities, "performance-based incentives" include revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, rewards for superior performance, and penalties for subpar performance. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adopt alternative ratemaking procedures to establish electric utility rates and performance-based incentives. Requires the Commission to apply a presumption in favor of considering historical cost trends and external indices that reflect incentives to control costs if the Commission resets an electric utility's allowed revenues based on consideration of the utility's costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, KAHALOA, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
EEP, CPC |
SB2487 |
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HB2245 HD1
DOH; Individual Wastewater Systems; Nearshore Waters; Shorelines; Denitrification Capacity
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline or on highly porous soils to include denitrification capacity. Requires the Department of Health to reduce requirements for disposal systems connected to wastewater systems with denitrification capacity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, PERRUSO |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB2753 |
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HB2246 HD1 SD1 CD1
DAB; Agricultural Grant Program; Revolving Fund; Annual Report ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION.
Establishes the Agricultural Grant Program and Agricultural Grant Revolving Fund to allow the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to retain and expend federal indirect overhead reimbursements for the purposes of grant searching, application, execution, reporting, and auditing. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB3066 |
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HB2247
DAGS; Plans; Land Survey; Subdivision; Maps
RELATING TO RECORDS.
Removes outdated requirements and formats for plans filed with the registrar's office. Updates permissible drawing scales used in plans. Clarifies that statutory filing fees are set pursuant to the rules adopted by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Repeals obsolete terms such as "blueprint." Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB3067 |
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HB2248
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after a protest is resolved and the contract is executed. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
SB3068 |
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HB2249 HD1
DAGS; Public Works Division; Comptroller's Office; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Permanently exempts certain positions within the Public Works Division, Special Project Branch, and the Comptroller's Office from state civil service law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
SB3069 |
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HB2250 HD2 SD2
AG; Claims Against the State; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (SD2) |
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5/8/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB3070 |
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HB2251
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; Sex Trafficking; Promoting Prostitution
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.
Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by refining the definition of "profits from prostitution," establishing an affirmative defense to these offenses for certain lawful transactions, and making technical and other housekeeping amendments. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3071 |
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HB2252
Penal Code; Theft in the First Degree; Penalty
RELATING TO THEFT.
Requires a mandatory twelve-month minimum sentence of incarceration for a conviction of theft in the first degree when the value of the property or services stolen exceeds $250,000, whether imposed as a mandatory minimum sentence for an indeterminate term of imprisonment or as a condition of probation, in addition to any other authorized disposition such as restitution or a fine. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3072 |
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HB2253
Forensic Identification; Biological Evidence; Retention
RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE.
Specifies the types of cases in which evidence must be retained post-conviction and the process by which evidence may be disposed of earlier than the standard period of retention, which includes a procedure for defendants to oppose the disposal of biological evidence by filing an objection with the court. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3073 |
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HB2254 HD1
Penal Code; Fees, Fines, and Restitution; Collections; Consequences of Non-Payment
RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED PAYMENTS.
Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Clarifies the collection and prioritization of court-ordered fees, fines, and restitution. Establishes procedures for proof of compliance hearings and consequences for nonpayment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3074 |
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HB2255 HD1
ATG; Forensic Analysts; Special Agents; Litigation Secretary; Litigation Assistant; Charities Administrator; Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Oversight Coordinator; Civil Service; Bargaining Units; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Permanently exempts specified positions of the Department of the Attorney General and its administratively attached Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission from civil service and for certain positions from collective bargaining. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB3075 |
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HB2256 HD1
DoTAX; ATG; Tobacco Products; Inspections; Seizures; Asset Forfeiture
RELATING TO TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT.
Clarifies that untaxed tobacco products are subject to forfeiture as contraband, without regard to the procedures set forth in Hawaii's asset forfeiture law in the same manner as untaxed cigarettes. Confirms the authority of the Department of Taxation and the Department of the Attorney General to inspect and seize tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3076 |
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HB2257
Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (Modified); Advance Health Care Directives; Advance Mental Health Care Directives
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace existing chapters related to advance health care directives and advance mental health care directives. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
SB3077 |
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HB2258
Mental Health; Crisis Intervention Officer; Assisted Community Treatment; Administration of Treatment Over the Patient's Objection
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION.
Requires the Director of Law Enforcement to adopt rules establishing training and certification standards and procedures for crisis intervention officers. Clarifies the scope of treatment allowable under orders for assisted community treatment. Requires the Department of the Attorney general to assist with the preparation, filing, and presentation of any request for a court or administrative order authorizing treatment over the objection of certain patients. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
SB3078 |
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HB2259
Private Secretary; Executive Assistant; Secretary; Administrative Assistant
RELATING TO PERSONNEL.
Updates state position titles by changing "private secretary" to "executive assistant" and "secretary" to "administrative assistant," where applicable. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to LAB, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB |
SB3131 |
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HB2260
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent, with modifications. Repeals the sunset date for Act 92, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
SB3079 |
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HB2261
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Mixed-Income Rental Projects; Definition; Mixed-Income Housing; Transfers; Director of Finance; Repeal of Sunset Date; Report
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Clarifies the Rental Housing Revolving Fund statute by defining "mixed-income rental projects" to establish consistent eligibility and use of appropriations for mixed-income rental housing projects. Clarifies that mixed-income rental projects are primarily for households at or below one-hundred-forty per cent of the area median income, allowing participation by higher-income households. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer funds between the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the mixed-income subaccount to support eligible mixed-income projects, without legislative approval. Repeals the sunset date in Act 159, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, thereby making these provisions permanent. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
SB3080 |
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HB2262
Hawaii State Energy Office; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE THE POTENTIAL OF UNDERGROUND ENERGY RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Establishes the Underground Energy Resource Characterization Program to identify the location and characteristics of underground energy resources through the use of slim-hole bores and requires a related environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB3081 |
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HB2263 HD1
CSC; State Procurement Office; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Officers of Contractors and Grantees; Third-Party Payment Processor Website Contributions; Prohibited Contributions; Appropriation
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Requires disclosure of the names of compensated officers of state and county contractors and grantees. Prohibits the compensated officers of certain state and county contractors and grantees from making, promising, or soliciting certain campaign contributions for the duration of the contract or grant. Provides that, for contributions received through a third-party payment processor website, whether received by check or directly deposited to the candidate or noncandidate committee, the date the contributor executes the transaction on the third-party payment processor website shall be deemed the date of receipt and the date of acceptance for campaign finance reporting and compliance requirements. Clarifies that monetary contributions and other campaign funds shall be deposited within 14 days of their physical receipt in a depository institution. Requires unlawful contributions to be returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt or escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Clarifies that where a violation of the prohibition against contributions and expenditures by lobbyists during legislative session occurs because of the acceptance or agreement to accept a prohibited contribution, and the contribution is by check, the date of violation shall be the date of the receipt of the check and not the date of deposit. Appropriates moneys. (SD3) |
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2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
SB3082 |
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HB2264 HD1
Protective Orders; Law Enforcement; Military; Judiciary; Coordination; Notification
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Requires notification to the security forces of each branch of the military when a protective order is issued in a case involving a military-affiliated individual. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, JHA |
SB3083 |
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HB2265
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Matching Funds; Research and Development Grants
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Expands the allowable uses of Hawaii Technology Development Corporation grant funds to include providing grants to applicants for qualifying federal research and development awards and matching funds for recipients of those awards and related contracts. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
SB3084 |
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HB2266
BLNR; DBEDT; Hawaii Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption; Creative Media; Entertainment
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM STUDIO.
Provides an exemption to dispositions of lands set aside for film studio and film studio operation from prior approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to section 171-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, thus streamlining the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's use of the Hawaii film studio for filming activity and other film-related business in order to more efficiently develop Hawaii's film, media, and creative industries. |
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2/6/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, WAL, FIN |
SB3085 |
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HB2267
DBEDT; Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Hawaii Film Studio
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Expands the funding sources of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund to include reveneues received by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from managing the Hawaii Film Studio. |
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2/6/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
SB3086 |
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HB2268 HD1
HTA; Film Production; Marketing and Promotion
RELATING TO FILM PRODUCTION.
Adds the marketing and promotion of film productions filmed in the State as a power of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/10/2026- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
SB3087 |
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HB2269
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Qualified Production; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Increases the qualified production credit from twenty-two per cent to twenty-seven per cent in any county of the State with a population of over seven hundred thousand and twenty-seven per cent to thirty-two per cent in any county of the State with a population of less than seven hundred thousand. Lifts the per production cap of $17,000,000 for productions with qualified expenditures of $60,000,000 per project. Increases the annual cap to $60,000,000 from $50,000,000 for the total amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit allowed under section 235-17, HRS, and extends the sunset date of the tax credit to January 1, 2038. Clarifies and amends the requirement for an independent third-party certification and expands the definition of "qualified production" to include streaming platforms for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Includes a definition of "streaming platform". |
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2/6/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
SB3088 |
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HB2270 HD1 SD1 CD1
HHFDC; Downpayment Loan Assistance Program
RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Amends the Downpayment Loan Assistance Program by: removing the prohibition on combined loan-to-value ratios; clarifying the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's authority to establish interest rates and allow payment waivers and interest forgiveness; authorizing financial institutions, mortgage lenders, and other loan originators to originate downpayment loans; and reducing the borrower's required personal contribution toward the downpayment. Authorizes borrowers to use a portion of a downpayment loan to pay for closing costs, prepaids, and reserves for the purchase of the residential property for which the downpayment loan is provided. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
SB3089 |
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HB2271 HD2 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1 and BU-10; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts to resolve issues related to temporary hazard pay for fiscal year 2025-2026. Authorizes the use of the general fund appropriations to restore the temporary reclassifications for temporary hazard pay payouts to the appropriate departments to provide for the repayment of the general fund loan. Specifies that emergency appropriations made under Act 29, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, do not lapse until June 30, 2027. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3090 |
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HB2272 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11; Emergency Appropriations ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including health premium payments and the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3091 |
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HB2273 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14; Emergency Appropriations ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-24-26 9:00AM in conference room 016. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3092 |
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HB2274 HD1
Funds; Emergency Appropriations
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates general funds to various programs due to anticipated operating shortfalls because of the lack of authority to transfer funds between programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/12/2026- Referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3093 |
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HB2275 HD1 SD2 CD2
Operations; Mass Transit Special Fund; Disaster Recovery and Relief; Major Disaster Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates moneys to certain programs for operations in FY26-27. Appropriates moneys into and out of the Major Disaster Fund to address disaster recovery and response costs. Allows the Governor to authorize the transfer to state agencies of up to $100,000,000 in funds appropriated out of the Major Disaster Fund to address an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare arising from an emergency. (CD2) |
(H)
5/8/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3094 |
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HB2276 HD1 SD1
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Investment Office Staff Salary Determination
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND INVESTMENT OFFICE STAFF SALARIES.
Enables the Board of Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to establish appropriate salaries for the investment office staff of the Trust Fund after conducting a market analysis of commensurate salaries in the private sector. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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4/23/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 810). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3095 |
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HB2277
ERS; Employer Contributions
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NORMAL COST AND ACCRUED LIABILITY.
Increases employer contributions for normal cost and accrued liability for a specified group of employees to ensure the unfunded accrued liability of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii does not exceed the maximum funding period. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
SB3096 |
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HB2278
ERS; Executive Personnel; Civil Service Exemption
RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM CIVIL SERVICE OF EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, through its Executive Director, to appoint specified executive personnel positions of the Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii and exempts these positions from the State's civil service requirements. |
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1/30/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
SB3097 |
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HB2279 HD1 SD1 CD1
Expungement Orders; Violations
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS.
Amends the expungement orders law to reflect that a person who is arrested for or charged with a crime but convicted of a violation is eligible for an expungement of their arrest record for that incident. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB3098 |
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HB2280 HD1
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.
Appropriates moneys out of the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to maintain the levels of programs determined to be essential to education, public health, and public welfare, to provide for counter cyclical economic and employment programs of economic downturn, to restore facilities destroyed or damaged or services disrupted by disaster, and to meet other emergencies declared by the Governor or determined to be urgent by the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3099 |
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HB2281
Department of Budget and Finance.
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
SB3100 |
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HB2282 HD1 SD1 CD1
Insurance Code; Premium Increase; Adjuster; Independent Bill Reviewer; Producer; Disciplinary Licensing Action; Notice Requirements; Cancellation; Nonrenewal; Purchase Group
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires insurers to provide explanation of premium increases upon request; clarifies grounds for denial, suspension, and revocation of an adjuster or independent bill reviewer license; clarifies procedures for denying, suspending, and revoking an insurance producer license; and amends the notice requirements for cancellation or nonrenewal of a property insurance policy. Clarifies the date on which purchase groups are required to pay an annual service fee. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
SB3101 |
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HB2283 HD1
DOT; DCCA; Port Pilots; Licensure; Pilotage Waters
RELATING TO PORT PILOTAGE.
Clarifies the consulting role and responsibilities of the Department of Transportation in the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' development and implementation of pilot licensure standards, requirements, and criteria. Repeals the inclusion of Port Allen as part of the waters of the State that are regulated by statutory pilotage requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/19/2026- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, CPN |
SB3102 |
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HB2284 HD1
DHS; PUC; Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist qualifying households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Appropriates funds to implement the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/HSH, CPC, FIN |
SB3103 |
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HB2285
State Board of Nursing; Nurse Licensure Compact; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Fees ($)
RELATING TO THE NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT.
Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state, effective 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Appropriates general revenues. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN |
SB3104 |
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HB2286
Physician Assistant Licensure Compact; Authorization to Enter ($)
RELATING TO THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE COMPACT.
Authorizes the Governor to enter the PA Licensure Compact to create a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing authority of the state medical board and provides a streamlined process that allows a PA to become licensed in multiple states, thereby enhancing the portability of a PA license and ensuring the safety of patients. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN |
SB3105 |
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HB2287
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Correctional Workers; Peer Support Counseling
RELATING TO PEER SUPPORT COUNSELING.
Includes correctional workers as protected participants in peer support counseling sessions, giving them the same confidentiality protections provided to law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel. |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, JHA |
SB3106 |
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HB2288 HD2
Parole Eligibility; Required Programs
RELATING TO PAROLE ELIGIBILITY.
Expands the types of programs in which a committed person may participate to be eligible for parole. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB3107 |
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HB2289 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE CEILING ON THE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND.
Repeals the statutory expenditure ceiling on the Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund to address rising program costs and growing victim service demands. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
SB3108 |
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HB2290 HD1
DOD; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Administrator; Deputy Director; Commission on Salaries
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Establishes the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management within the Department of Defense, under the direction of the Adjutant General. Clarifies the position's reporting structure and duties. Requires the Commission on Salaries, pursuant to section 26-56, HRS, to include the Deputy Director of Emergency Management in its recommendations for executive branch salary levels. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
SB3109 |
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HB2291 HD1
Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Program; Civil-Military Program; Nā Kula Alakaʻi; Civil Service; Collective Bargaining; Exemption
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Clarifies that employees of the Hawaii National Guard youth and adult educational programs are excluded from collective bargaining. Renames the "Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Program" to the "Hawaii National Guard Civil-Military Program" and codifies its Hawaiian name, "Nā Kula Alakaʻi". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
SB3110 |
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HB2292 HD2
HIEMA; Special Project Positions; Civil Service; Exemption
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to convert temporary special project positions created for Federal Emergency Management Agency funded disaster recovery operations into permanent positions exempt from civil service, subject to certain limitations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
SB3111 |
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HB2293 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOE; Harm to Students Registry; Employee; Definition; Exemption for Students
RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY.
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm to students registry by excluding K-12 students and by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
SB3112 |
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HB2294 HD2
Public Schools; DOE; Land Transfer
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.
Amends Act 307, SLH 2022, to revise tax map key numbers and the conveyance process by which identified properties are to be conveyed to the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU/WLA, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/WLA, WAM |
SB3113 |
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HB2295
Governmental Contracting Agencies; Procurement Standards; Prevailing Wages; Contractors Licensing Exemption
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING.
Raises the ceiling for the prevailing wages exemption on public works construction projects from $2,000 to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies. Creates exemption to contractors licensing laws for public works construction projects valued up to $5,000 for governmental contracting agencies. |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
SB3114 |
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HB2296 HD1 SD2
DOE; School Cafeteria Meals; Costs
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires the Department of Education to charge not less than one-quarter of the cost of preparing a school meal for each school meal. (SD2) |
(H)
4/24/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3115 |
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HB2297 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Education; Adult and Community Education; Scope of Programs
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Updates Hawaii's statutory framework for adult and community education programs to ensure alignment with federal funding requirements and current best practices in those programs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3116 |
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HB2298 HD1
DOE; Veterans; High School Diploma
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
SB3117 |
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HB2299
Department of Education; Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN.
Updates references to the United States Code in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to EDN, PBS, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, PBS, JHA |
SB3118 |
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HB2300 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOE; Procurement; Small Purchases; Local Produce and Packaged Food Products; Written Quotes; Parceling
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Adjusts the applicability of Act 134, SLH 2025, to clarify the threshold for Department of Education procurement of local edible produce and packaged food products. Prohibits the artificial division and parceling of DOE procurements of local edible produce and packaged food products. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3119 |
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HB2301 HD1
DOE; DCCA; Private Trade, Vocational, and Technical Schools; Licensing
RELATING TO SCHOOL LICENSURE.
Transfers the licensing authority of private trade, vocational, and technical schools from the Department of Education to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/26/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, CPC |
SB3120 |
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HB2302
Department of Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill relating to education. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN |
SB3121 |
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HB2303
Presidential Fitness Test; Department of Education; BOE; Performance Standards; Physical Education
RELATING TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSESSMENTS.
Requires the Board of Education to update content and performance standards to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB3122 |
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HB2304 HD1
Educational Gifts; Donor-conditioned Educational Awards; School-conditioned Enrollment; Conditional Gifts; Contractual Relationships
RELATING TO PRIVATE SUPPORT OF EDUCATION.
Clarifies that free tuition at private educational institutions are to be considered conditional gifts that support educational advancements rather than contractual obligations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, JHA |
SB3123 |
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HB2305 HD1
Hawaii Medical Board; Physician; Nutrition; Continuing Medical Education Requirement
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires nutrition and metabolic education as part of the physician continuing medical education requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC |
SB3124 |
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HB2306 HD1
Income Tax; Income Tax Brackets; Household and Dependent Care Services Tax Credit; Disallowance Period; Earned Income Tax Credit; Food/Excise Tax Credit
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Repeals future adjustments to income tax brackets. For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, increases the income tax rates for the three highest income tax brackets by one percentage point each. Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Establishes certain disallowance periods following a final decision that a claim for the credit was due to fraud and that the claim was disallowed. Extends the sunset for amendments made by Act 163, SLH 2023, to the Household and Dependent Care Services Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and Food/Excise Tax Credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3125 |
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HB2307
Historic Preservation; DHHL; Project Reviews
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB3126 |
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HB2308 HD1
DHHL; HHCA; Hawaiian Home Land Lessees; Loans
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, to increase the State's liability limit for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, or loans made to lessees that are guaranteed by the Department, from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB3127 |
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HB2309 HD1 SD1 CD1
HHCA; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Eligible Transferees and Successors to Homestead Leases
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920.
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, to include children of a sibling as qualifying relatives of lessees for the purposes of lease transfer and lease successorship, in the same manner currently allowed for spouses, children, grandchildren, and siblings. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC |
SB3128 |
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HB2310 HD1 SD1 CD1
DHS; Hawaii Emergency Food Assistance Program; Federal Government Shutdown; Emergency Appropriation; Affordable Care Act; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Part I: Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to replace general fund appropriations redirected to provide emergency food assistance during the 2025 federal government shutdown. Part II: Appropriates funds to supplement premium contributions due to participating health plans. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB3129 |
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HB2311
Department of Human Services; Health Care
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Short form bill relating to health care. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT |
SB3130 |
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HB2312
DOH; Syndromic Surveillance Data
RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE.
Requires hospitals with emergency departments that are licensed in Hawaii to submit syndromic surveillance data to the Department of Health. Authorizes the Department of Health, as needed, to establish by administrative rules a syndromic surveillance system under state jurisdiction that is independent of federal systems. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC |
SB3132 |
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HB2313
DOH; Hawaii Preventive Services Advisory Committee; Insurance Coverage; Cost-Share; Standing Orders; Immunity; Sunrise Analysis Exemption
RELATING TO PREVENTIVE MEDICINE.
Establishes the Hawaii Preventive Services Advisory Committee and authorizes the Department of Health to issue preventive service recommendations. Requires health insurance coverage without cost-sharing for Department of Health-recommended clinical preventive services. Provides immunity for healthcare providers' and facilities' provision of recommended clinical preventive services. |
(H)
1/30/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB3133 |
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HB2314 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Health; State Emergency Medical Systems of Care; State Emergency Medical Services; Community Paramedicine Program; Integrated Mobile Health Care; Advisory Council
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS OF CARE.
Modernizes Hawaii's emergency medical services laws to align with current best practices and adopt a time-sensitive emergency medical systems of care model. Expands the Community Paramedicine Program to include integrated mobile health care; permit additional partnerships with professional organizations and educational institutions; and authorize certain telehealth services by providers located in or out of the State, under certain circumstances. Renames the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council the Hawaii Emergency Medical Systems of Care Advisory Council and amends its membership. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB3134 |
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HB2315 HD1 SD1
DOH; Vacation Payout Pilot Program; Home Purchases; Down Payment Assistance; Reports
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a vacation payout pilot program in which eligible Department of Health employees may defer unused vacation leave credits in favor of a pay out to provide home purchase down payment assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD1) |
(H)
4/24/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/LBT, WAM |
SB3135 |
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HB2316
Department of Health; Drinking Water; Water Infrastructure; Lead-free Materials
RELATING TO LEAD MATERIALS IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Amends prohibitions on the use of lead materials in drinking water distribution to align with the Safe Drinking Water Act and related Code of Federal Regulations. |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, JHA |
SB3136 |
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HB2317
Department of Health; Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics; Consolidation of Food Safety into Chapter 328, HRS ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS.
Removes duplicative food-related statutory material and aligns all food-related provisions under chapter 328, HRS. Ensures adequate statutory authority for permits, fees, inspections, and enforcement. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC |
SB3137 |
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HB2318
Department of Health; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Independent Audit; Deposit Beverage Distributor
RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS.
Limits the independent audit requirement to deposit beverage distributors who distribute 2,000,000 or more deposit beverage containers a year. Identifies frequency of obtaining and submitting independent audits based on quantities of deposit beverage containers imported, manufactured, or distributed. Creates minimum requirements for independent audits. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
SB3138 |
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HB2319 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOH; SHPDA; Function and Responsibilities; Certificate of Need Exemption
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Amends the functions and responsibilities of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Adds a new definition of "health care" for the purposes of health planning and resource development and health care cost control. Increase the certificate of need exemption threshold for bed changes to up to thirty per cent of existing licensed beds. Exempts health care facilities or services operated by the Department of Health from certificate of need requirements. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB3139 |
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HB2320 HD1
DLE; DLIR; State Fire Council
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL.
Replaces the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations with the Department of Law Enforcement as the department responsible for budgeting administrative staffing for the State Fire Council. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB3140 |
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HB2321 HD1
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Updates the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to make it consistent with amendments in the Federal Controlled Substances Act as required under state law. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB3141 |
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HB2322
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Order; Dangerous Intoxication
RELATING TO DANGEROUS INTOXICATION.
Establishes the offenses of dangerous intoxication and habitual dangerous intoxication. Provides for civil protective custody and transport for emergency examination under section 334-45, HRS, in lieu of arrest for dangerous intoxication in specified circumstances, and bars prosecution when civil protective custody is used. Requires probation with mandatory treatment for habitual dangerous intoxication, with incarceration only upon probation violation. Makes conforming amendments to chapter 334, HRS. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3142 |
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HB2323 HD2
DLIR; Workers' Compensation; Modernization of Data System; Treatment Plans; Vocational Rehabilitation Plans; Electronic Submission of Reports
RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW.
Repeals outdated mail and triplicate form requirements. Clarifies how a physician transmits a treatment plan to an employer. Clarifies the timeframe for when an employer must submit an objection to a vocational rehabilitation plan and when a vocational rehabilitation plan is deemed received by an employer. Requires electronic submission of various reports to the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/17/2026- Re-Referred to LBT/HHS, CPN. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/HHS, CPN |
SB3143 |
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HB2324 HD2 SD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Complaints; Determinations; Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board
RELATING TO THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW.
Repeals the requirement that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations regulate hoisting machines and certify their operators and the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, including its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate. Allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension. (SD1) |
(S)
4/7/2026- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC |
SB3144 |
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HB2325 HD1
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Commission on Water Resource Management; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Exempts certain positions within the State Historic Preservation Division and Commission on Water Resource Management within the Department of Land and Natural Resources from the state civil service law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to WLA/LBT, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/LBT, WAM |
SB3145 |
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HB2326
Forestry and Wildlife; Fees; Bidding Requirements Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt, amend, or repeal administrative fee schedules for use of certain lands pursuant to a specified procedure and to exempt parking lot and concessions operations on such lands from the bidding requirements for concessions operated on public property. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
SB3146 |
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HB2327
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Conservation Banks
RELATING TO CONSERVATION BANKS.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve the operation of conservation banks and amends the Endangered Species Recovery Committee's membership and scope of authority. Effective upon approval. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB3147 |
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HB2328
Public Lands; Definition of Public Uses
RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
Defines public uses of public lands as uses by an agency either directly or through disposition, that support the agency's functions including but not limited to the uses described in section 171-10, HRS. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
SB3148 |
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HB2329 HD1 SD1 CD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2025; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2025. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3149 |
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HB2330
DoTAX; Hosting Platform; Tax Collection Agent; General Excise Tax, Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Requires hosting platforms that earn service fees for providing booking services for transient accommodations to register with the Department of Taxation as tax collection agents and report, collect, and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to TOU, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TOU, FIN |
SB3150 |
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HB2331
Department of Taxation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Short form bill relating to taxation. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
SB3151 |
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HB2332 HD1
DOT; Harbors; Commercial Ports
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL PORT ADMINISTRATION.
Renames the Harbors Division of the Department of Transportation to the Commercial Ports Division and distinguishes between the terms "harbor" and "commercial port" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
SB3152 |
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HB2333 HD2
DOT; Airport; Airport Special Districts; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to designate airport special districts within airports statewide. Increases penalties for certain aeronautics law violations by reclassifying them from civil violations to petty misdemeanors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/9/2026- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
SB3153 |
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HB2334 HD1
DOT; National Environmental Policy Act; NEPA Assignment
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to assume responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for highway projects, as well as railroad, public transportation, or multimodal projects within the State, allowing streamlined environmental reviews. Provides a limited waiver of sovereign immunity to comply with federal requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, EEP, JHA |
SB3154 |
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HB2335 HD1 SD2
DHRD; Workforce Development; Internships; Internal Recruitment; Civil Service Positions; Minimum Qualifications
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes that certain participants in state-funded internship and workforce development programs are eligible for internal recruitment. Authorizes any state department, division, or agency to make certain determinations regarding an applicant's minimum qualifications in conducting a minimum qualification review. Repeals the requirement that a state department, division, or agency shall submit to the Department of Human Resources Development the applications for individuals who have met the minimum qualifications for a vacant position. Repeals the requirement that DHRD shall complete certain necessary tasks to facilitate the hiring of applications. Authorizes the director or head of a state department, division, or agency to directly hire an individual who meets the minimum qualifications for a civil service position. (SD2) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
SB3155 |
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HB2336 HD1
DOT; Federal Military Facilities; Department Services; Agreements
RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense for the provision of services at federal military installations, under certain conditions. Authorizes charging an administrative fee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
SB3156 |
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HB2337 HD1
Department of Transportation; Transportation; Automated Speed Enforcement System; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Removes county-specific expenditure restrictions for funds in the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund. Requires unencumbered and unexpended revenues from the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund in excess of a certain amount as of June 30 of each year to lapse to the general fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/3/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
SB3157 |
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HB2338 HD1 SD1 CD1
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Community College Promise Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM.
Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants by amending the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii Promise) to provide scholarships for ninety-five percent of a student's unmet direct cost need and exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii Promise awards, thereby allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Changes Hawaii Promise from being a last-dollar award. Authorizes Hawaii Promise to coordinate with federal student aid programs to maximize total financial assistance available to students. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3158 |
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HB2339 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3159 |
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HB2340 HD1
UH; Maui Wildfire Exposure Study; Maui Health Registry; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2025–2026 to the University of Hawaii to expand and sustain the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and Maui Health Registry. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
SB3160 |
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HB2341
University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill relating to the University of Hawaii. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HED, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HED |
SB3161 |
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HB2342
Intoxicating Liquor; Liquor License; Class 10 Special License; Liquor Commission; Fines; Educational and Enforcement Programs
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
In counties of fewer than 200,000 residents, but more than 100,000 residents, exempts the 3-day temporary liquor licenses for fundraising events, known as class 10 special licenses, from any requirement to obtain fire-related clearances. Allows applications for class 10 special licenses to be submitted electronically and for a single application to apply any fundraising event that spans multiple parcels of land owned by the same entity. Increases the percentage of fines assessed by all county liquor commissions that may be used to fund public liquor-related educational or enforcement programs. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 6 |
YAMASHITA, AMATO, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
ECD, CPC |
SB2835 |
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HB2343 HD1 SD1
Maui State Veterans Home; HHSC; Oahu Regional Health Care System; State Agency; Maui Affiliation; Transfer; Deadline
RELATING TO VETERANS.
Repeals the 6/30/2027 deadline by which the Maui State Veterans Home must be assimilated into a state agency having a Maui affiliation and instead requires the assimilation to be completed as soon as practicable. (SD1) |
(H)
4/24/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
YAMASHITA, AMATO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB2545 |
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HB2344 HD1 SD2 CD1
Governor; Department of Accounting and General Services; Department of Education; Public School Realignment and Closure Commission; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Establishes a temporary, independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission to develop and recommend a comprehensive package of school consolidations, realignments, and closures based on the federal Base Realignment and Closure model. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires an expedited approval process for the recommended school consolidations, realignments, and closures. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
YAMASHITA, CHUN, GARRETT, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KONG, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
SB2541 |
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HB2345 HD1 SD2
DOE; SFA; CIP; Districts; Transfer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish geographically based capital improvement project districts for the localized management of capital improvement projects. Transfers all capital improvement project functions, funds, and vacant Facilities Development Branch positions from the Department of Education to the School Facilities Authority. Clarifies that general funds shall not be used for operations or management of the Authority. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
YAMASHITA, CHUN, GARRETT, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB2548 |
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HB2346
Cash Transactions; Rounding; Pennies; Unfair and Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO CASH TRANSACTION ROUNDING.
Requires cash transactions to be rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cents. Requires cash transactions that total $0.01 or $0.02 to be rounded up to $0.05. Exempts transactions in which payment is made by demand or negotiable instrument, electronic fund transfer, check, gift card, money order, credit card, or other like instrument or method. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
YAMASHITA, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2347 HD1
Mobile Vehicle Safety Inspections; Pilot Program; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement a pilot program to allow for mobile vehicle safety inspections for passenger cars. Establishes a four-year sunset date on the pilot program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GEDEON, ALCOS, GARCIA, KAHALOA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, SHIMIZU, Kila |
TRN, CPC |
SB2355 |
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HB2348
DLNR; State Parks Special Fund; Division of State Parks; Environmental Protection
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
GEDEON, ALCOS, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK |
WAL, FIN |
SB2351 |
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HB2349 HD1
DCCA; DBDET; Business Registration Data; Online Availability
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make certain contact information for newly registered entities available online. Requires the Director to transmit the contact information to the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
GEDEON, GARCIA, KAHALOA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, SHIMIZU, TAKENOUCHI |
ECD, CPC |
SB2354 |
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HB2350
DLIR; Tip Credit; Annual Calculation
RELATING TO TIP CREDIT.
Beginning 1/1/2027, increases the tip credit amount to equal twenty-five per cent of the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate the adjusted tip credit amount. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
GEDEON, GARCIA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
LAB, FIN |
SB2357 |
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HB2351
Corporate Ownership; Housing Stock; Restrictions; Homeownership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOMES FOR HAWAII FAMILIES ACT.
Prohibits corporate owners from renting a single-family home to a residential tenant when the owner has a property interest in five or more such properties. Prohibits individual owners from renting a single-family home to a residential tenant when the owner has a property interest in seven or more such properties. Allows for exemptions and enforcement. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HSG, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
GEDEON, GARCIA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, SHIMIZU, Kila |
HSG, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB2352
Cesspools; Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection; Repeal
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Repeals the mandated upgrade, conversion, or sewer connection of all the cesspools in the State before 2050. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
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HB2353
Child Abuse and Neglect; Registry; Expungement; Survivors
RELATING TO THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT CENTRAL REGISTRY.
Provides a path for expungement from the child abuse and neglect registry for survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, or coercive abuse if certain conditions are met. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
MURAOKA, GARCIA, HUSSEY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
HSH, JHA |
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HB2354
DHS; DLNR; Illegal Camping; Homelessness; Encampments; Beaches; Parks; Recreational Areas; Public Property; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ILLEGAL CAMPING.
Clarifies petty misdemeanor penalties for the offense of criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds. Provides for seizure of abandoned or unattended personal property. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a homeless outreach and case management program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify and restore vacated homeless encampment areas in the State and report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to WAL/HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, GARCIA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA |
WAL/HSH, JHA, FIN |
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HB2355
Illegal Gambling; Real Property; Forfeiture; Crime
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Authorizes the forfeiture of real property when used to commit promoting gambling in the first or second degree regardless of whether it was committed without the knowledge and consent of the owner. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property under the gambling forfeiture section. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6 |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, BELATTI, GARCIA, HUSSEY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA |
JHA |
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HB2356 HD1
Offender Reentry; Employment; Certificates; Security Clearance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide a certificate of rehabilitation to offenders who have satisfied all sentencing and post-release requirements. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to work with government and private stakeholders to conduct public education regarding the certificates. Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to work with state agencies to increase offenders' eligibility for security clearance in post-release employment with the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, BELATTI, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
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HB2357 HD1
Artificial Intelligence; Music Streaming Platforms; Music Artists; Prohibitions; Unfair Competition; UDAP; AG ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Prohibits music streaming platforms from hosting, distributing, or otherwise making available in the State music performed or attributed to an artificial intelligence music artist. Makes violations an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN, ALCOS, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, POEPOE, SOUZA, Reyes Oda |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
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HB2358 HD2
DLE; Law Enforcement Investigators; Adjutant General; Deputy Adjutant General; Fire Marshal; Deputy Fire Marshal; Director of Law Enforcement; Deputy Director of Law Enforcement; Employees' Retirement System; Allowances; Pension
RELATING TO RETIREMENT.
Includes the Chief Investigator and Chief Special Investigator of the Department of Law Enforcement as class A members of the pension and retirement system. Establishes guidance for the computation of retirement benefits for the Adjutant General, Deputy Adjutant General, Fire Marshal, and Deputy Fire Marshal. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to LBT, WAM. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
LBT, WAM |
SB2832 |
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HB2359 HD1
DHRD; ERS; EUTF; Public Employment; Retirants; State and County Positions; 89-Day Contracts; Report
RELATING TO RETIRANTS.
Establishes a five-year pilot program allowing retirants to be rehired for exempt service for one-year terms under certain circumstances. Provides that retirants employed under the program are excluded from the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund and will not experience an interruption of pension benefits. Requires an employer of a retirant under the program to contribute to the Employees' Retirement System. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to submit a report to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
LAB, FIN |
SB2672 |
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HB2360 HD2
DLIR; Family Leave; Medical Leave; Insurance Program; Benefits ($)
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
By 1/1/2029, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2030, requires the Department to begin receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Excludes paid family and medical leave benefits from income tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
SAYAMA, CHUN, GARRETT, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
LBT/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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HB2361 HD1 SD1 CD1
DLNR; Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Administrative Support; Chairperson; Meeting Frequency
RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. Requires the chairperson of the Council to be selected by the voting members from among all voting and nonvoting members on an annual and rotating basis. Requires the Council to meet quarterly. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
KITAGAWA, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO, Morikawa, Reyes Oda |
WLA, WAM |
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HB2362 HD1
Housing; Building Permits; Automatic Approval; Retrofitting; Hurricane Resistant Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the counties to automatically approve permits for hurricane retrofitting under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
MATSUMOTO, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
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HB2363
Mental illness; Assisted Community Treatment; Repeat Offense
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
Expands an individual's eligibility to receive assisted community treatment if they are a repeat petty offender. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, KILA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HLT, JHA |
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HB2364
Office of Legislative Analyst; Fiscal Notes; Transparency; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.
Requires the office of the legislative analyst to produce fiscal notes on all fiscal bills. Prohibits a committee from making a decision on a fiscal bill without a fiscal note. Mandates that fiscal notes be made available to the public. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, GEDEON, IWAMOTO, KILA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
LMG, FIN |
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HB2365
Election Reform; Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Appointment Process; Bipartisan; Transparency; Integrity
RELATING TO ELECTION REFORM.
Requires the Chief Election Officer role to be an elected position by popular vote beginning with the 2030 general election. Amends the appointment process of the elections commission to subject nominations to confirmation by an appointing body. Makes conforming amendments. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, PIERICK, SHIMIZU, Gedeon |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2366
Health Care; Insurance; Coverage; Breast Cancer Screenings; Breast Examinations; Cost-Sharing Prohibited
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the imposition of cost-sharing requirements for certain diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 6 |
MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HLT, CPC |
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HB2367 HD1
Employment; Job Listing; Disclosure; Wage Transparency; Exemption
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS.
Requires hourly rate or salary ranges to be disclosed on job listings for full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal employees. Removes the exemption for employers having fewer than fifty employees. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/16/2026- Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/CPN. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
LBT, JDC/CPN |
SB2150 |
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HB2368
DCCA; Trusts; Duration; Transparency; Limitations
RELATING TO TRUSTS.
Establishes a fifty-year duration limit for new private, noncharitable trusts. Requires large private trusts to file annual reports with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Imposes limitations and reporting requirements on permitted transfers in trusts. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
PERRUSO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, Belatti |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2369 HD1
Judiciary; Community-Based Organizations; Contract for Services; Access to Justice; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS BY THE JUDICIARY.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Judiciary in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation. Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
SB2442 |
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HB2370
Wage Equity; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO WAGE EQUITY.
Proposes an amendment to Article IX of the Hawaii State Constitution to guarantee that every person has the inalienable right, while engaged in employment in the State, to be paid at a wage rate that is at least equal to the state minimum wage rate, as provided by law, without regard to the type or nature of employment, unless justified by a compelling state interest achieved by the least restrictive means. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to LAB, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, POEPOE, SOUZA |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
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HB2371
DHS; Med-QUEST Division; Medicaid; Financial Risk-Bearing Entity; Prohibition; Administrative Services Organization; Medicaid; Care Coordination Program; Regional Health Hub; Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group; Reports; Appropriation
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Prohibits a financial risk-bearing entity from administering Medicaid services. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more administrative services organizations to perform non-risk administrative functions for the operation of the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to establish a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs to provide care coordination services. Requires physicians, other independent practitioners, hospitals, and other institutional providers to be paid or reimbursed directly by the State's medicaid agency. Requires the Department to establish regional health hubs in each county to serve as localized oversight bodies. Requires the Department to convene a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group to support continuous improvement throughout the transition period. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HSH/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, POEPOE, Belatti |
HSH/HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB3306 |
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HB2372 HD1
Assisted Community Treatment; Medication; Administration; Registered Nurses; Community Paramedicine Program; Health Care Professionals
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
Authorizes registered nurses and qualified state-licensed health care professionals who are participating in a community paramedicine program approved by the Department of Health who are licensed by the State to administer medication as part of an assisted community treatment order's treatment plan to the subject of the order, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/23/2026- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 02-25-26 2:00PM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HLT, JHA |
SB2858 |
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HB2373
Public Transit; Keiki Fare-free Transit Pilot Program; Department of Transportation; Oahu and Kauai; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.
Establishes a two-year Keiki Fare-Free Transit Pilot Program on Oahu and Kauai. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO, Kila |
TRN, HSH, FIN |
SB2994 |
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HB2374 HD1
DOE; DLNR; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Shade and Fruit Tree Program
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, to establish the Shade and Fruit Tree Program to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees and fruit trees for planting in Department of Education schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
EDN, WAL, FIN |
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HB2375 HD2 SD1
DOT; Disability and Communication Access Board; Working Group; Uniform Towing Practices for Public Parking Facilities; Uniform Standards
RELATING TO TOWING PRACTICES.
Establishes a Uniform Towing Practices for Public Parking Facilities Working Group within the Department of Transportation to examine existing state and county laws, ordinances, rules, and administrative practices relating to towing from public parking facilities and develop recommendations for uniform standards applicable to towing from state and county parking facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/9/2026- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
TRS, WAM |
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HB2376
Home Schooling; Students; Testing
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires home schooled students to participate in certain annual in person tests at the public school that the student would otherwise be required to attend. |
(H)
2/17/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MARTEN, AMATO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, TEMPLO, Reyes Oda |
EDN, FIN |
SB3193 |
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HB2377
DAB; DLNR; Non-Agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to request information related to easements prior to any transfer of certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity and an approved feasible and funded action plan before pasture lands are removed for reforestation or other public purposes. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to AGR, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HASHEM, KAHALOA, MORIKAWA, Chun |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
SB2019 |
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HB2378
Transportation; Hawaii Water Carriers Act; Wing-in-Ground Craft; Seagliders; Exemption
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Exempts persons operating wing-in-ground craft from the application of the Hawaii Water Carriers Act. Defines "wing‑in‑ground craft." |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM, EVSLIN, KILA, MIYAKE |
TRN, CPC |
SB2400 |
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HB2379
DCCA; Insurance Division; Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch; Insurance Commissioner; Insurance Fraud; Declarations of Emergency; Centralized Database; Whistleblower Protection; Data Security; Contractors; Penalties; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INSURANCE FRAUD.
Increases the scope of insurance fraud and certain offenses. Augments offenses by contractors and insurers during a declared emergency. Clarifies the penalties for the offense of insurance fraud and the capabilities and operations of the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch, including the annual report to the Legislature and the protection of sensitive information. Adds protection for insurance fraud whistleblowers. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to establish a centralized database for authorized agencies to track insurance fraud data. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HASHEM, ILAGAN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB2948 |
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HB2380
Retail Establishments; Delivery Sellers; Nonprescription Diet Pills; Dietary Supplements; Weight Loss; Muscle Building; Sale or Delivery to Minors; Prohibition
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the sale of nonprescription diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to any person under eighteen years of age. Requires retail establishments and delivery sellers to follow certain protocols regarding certain products to prevent access by minors to the restricted products. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
HASHEM, GRANDINETTI, Chun |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2106 |
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HB2381 HD1
Public Charter Schools; Per-pupil Allocation; Weighted Student Formula; TNBCIP; Teacher Differential
RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Establishes a Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program to incentivize public charter school teachers who achieve national board certification under the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Requires that incentives paid to public charter school teachers under the Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program established for public charter school teachers and other teacher differentials be paid from funds appropriated to the State Public Charter School Commission, instead of the per-pupil allocation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
REYES ODA, ALCOS, COCHRAN, GARCIA, HASHEM, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LEE, M., OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2382
CIP; 40th Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 40th representative district. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
REYES ODA |
FIN |
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HB2383 HD1
Workforce Development; Workforce Pell Grant Program; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO THE WORKFORCE PELL GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes a statewide framework for the implementation of the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program to provide financial aid for certain short-term workforce education and training programs. Establishes a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GARRETT |
LAB, HED, FIN |
SB3282 |
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HB2384 HD2
UH; Student-Athletes; Compensation; NIL; Policies; Protections; Educational Support; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT-ATHLETE COMPENSATION.
Affirms student-athletes' rights to engage in name, image, and likeness activities for compensation. Requires the University of Hawaii to adopt policies governing institutional name, image, and likeness agreements and other aspects of name, image, and likeness activity consistent with federal law, rules by an intercollegiate athletics governing body such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Title IX. Establishes certain transparency and accountability requirements in the administration of institutional name, image, and likeness activities. Provides protections and educational support for student-athletes who enter into name, image, and likeness agreements. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM/CPN. |
GARRETT, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
EDU, WAM/CPN |
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HB2385 HD3 SD1 CD1
HHFDC; Housing Development Projects; General Excise Tax Exemptions; County Housing Incentive Programs
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Beginning 1/1/2027, authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, instead of the counties, to approve and certify general excise tax exemptions for certain housing development projects developed under county housing incentive programs. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA, TAM |
HOU, WAM |
SB2676 |
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HB2386 HD2 SD2
PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments; Rules
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms by rules that include specified criteria. Grants Governor veto-authority over the rules. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Repeals 7/1/2032. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
MIYAKE, CHUN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI |
CPN/TRS, WAM |
SB2694 |
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HB2387 HD1
Firefighters; Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits; Cancer; Disease
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for adenocarcinoma or mesothelioma of the respiratory system; cancer of the buccal cavity, cervix, colon, esophagus, ovary, pharynx, skin, female reproductive organs, including the uterus, endometrium, and fallopian tubes, and thyroid; and malignant melanoma. Specifies that an employer may deny medical benefits under workers' compensation law only if they prove that the cancer or disease was not associated with firefighting duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM |
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HB2388 HD2 SD1
Public Notices; Electronic Posting Pilot Project; County-Wide Notice; County Clerks; Report
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
Establishes the Electronic Posting Pilot Project for any county with a population between one hundred thousand and 175,000, to be administered by the county clerk of each participating county. Allows county agencies to satisfy county-wide public notice requirements by posting notices on official county websites, while retaining publication as an option. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
GVO, WAM |
SB2929 |
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HB2389
State Buildings; State Building Construction; Hawaii State Building Code; Universal Changing Accommodations; New Construction; Improvements; Renovation; Family Restrooms; Public Restrooms
RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
Requires all state building construction begun on or after 7/1/2026 to provide at least 1 universal changing accommodation in each public restroom designated as a family or assisted-use restroom, where feasible. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MIYAKE, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
LAB, FIN |
SB2932 |
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HB2390
Habitual Property Crime; Sentencing; Felony; Penalties; Theft
RELATING TO PENALTIES.
Increases the offense of habitual property crime from a class C felony to a class B felony. Increases the sentencing structure for convictions of habitual property crime. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, OLDS, PIERICK, QUINLAN, SHIMIZU |
JHA |
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HB2391 HD1
General Excise Tax; Tax Holiday; School Supplies
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a general excise tax holiday on school supplies. Requires businesses to pass the savings from the general excise tax holiday to consumers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU/CPN, WAM. |
ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, SHIMIZU, Kila |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
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HB2392
Tax Credit; Transportation; Incentives; Employers; Commute
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes the alternative transportation options tax credit for employers that offer transportation demand management strategies to employees who commute using a method other than single occupancy vehicle. Authorizes rulemaking. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ALCOS, GARCIA, HUSSEY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
TRN, ECD, FIN |
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HB2393
Occupational Licensure; Task Force; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REFORM.
Establishes an occupational licensing task force to identify the ways in which state regulation of occupational licensure may be reformed to lessen the barrier of entry to fields of gainful employment while ensuring consumers remain protected. Imposes a reporting requirement. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
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HB2394
CIP; 41st Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIRST REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 41st representative district. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
ALCOS |
FIN |
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HB2395 HD2 SD1 CD1
DLNR; Taking of Marine Deposits; Permits; Approvals
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue permits for research, education, management, or propagation purposes that include the taking of marine deposits seaward of the shoreline, as long as the resources will be returned to the beach if possible and that the taking poses no more than a minimal or negligible risk to the environment. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2396
DHS; Adoption; Maternal Health; Motherhood; Task Force
RELATING TO ADOPTION.
Requires the Department of Human Services to place a link on its public website homepage directing users to information to assist women throughout pregnancy and provide options for adoption. Establishes an Adoption Promotion Task Force. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HSH/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
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HB2397 HD2 SD1
Pre-Kindergarten; Charter Schools; Capacity; School Impact Fees; School Facilities Special Fund; Transfer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Transfers school impact fees from the Kalihi-Ala Moana school impact district to the School Impact Fees subaccount of the School Facilities Special Fund for the acquisition and renovation of one or more buildings, or the acquisition of land and construction of a new building, in the 96813 zip code to develop and expand pre-kindergarten and charter school capacity. Provides that the funds appropriated and expended shall be used to serve students residing within the Kalihi-Ala Moana school impact district, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, ALCOS, AMATO, GARRETT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TARNAS |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
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HB2398 HD1 SD1
DOE; BOE; Hawaii State Public Library System; State Librarian; Public Library System Facilities; Land Use
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Clarifies that the Board of Education, through the State Librarian, has exclusive authority over the development, use, support, and improvement and maintenance of public library system facilities. Allows the Board of Education to authorize the State Librarian to exercise exclusive control of certain land for development or expansion purposes, subject to legislative appropriation. Requires the Department of Education to expeditiously cooperate with the State Librarian and Hawaii State Public Library System to effectuate any project authorized by the Board of Education on certain lands. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2399 HD1
State Public Charter School Commission; Prekindergarten-only Public Charter Schools; Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds to the State Public Charter School Commission for prekindergarten-only public charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
HOLT, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2400 HD1
DHHL; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands projects eligible for general fund revenues that are generated by increases in transient accommodations tax collections and intended to be expended equally across projects related to natural resources, climate resilience, and destination management. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
HOLT, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
SB2785 |
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HB2401
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Loans or Grants; Purchasing Rental Units
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide loans or grants to eligible individuals to purchase rental units. |
(H)
2/13/2026- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HOLT, AMATO, EVSLIN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HSG, FIN |
SB2787 |
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HB2402
Promoting Gambling in the Third Degree; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Establishes the misdemeanor offense of promoting gambling in the third degree. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6 |
HOLT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, OLDS, SHIMIZU, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO, Amato |
JHA |
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HB2403
HTA; Advisory Board of Directors; Membership; Appointments
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires the Advisory Board of Directors of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to be composed of seven, rather than twelve, members. Requires the Governor to appoint members to the Advisory Board from lists provided by certain organizations representing the tourism industry. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to TOU, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
HOLT, ALCOS, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA |
TOU, JHA |
SB3267 |
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HB2404 HD1
Cooperative Associations
RELATING TO COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS.
Changes the name of entities organized under chapter 421C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from consumer cooperative associations to cooperative associations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
HUSSEY, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KUSCH, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, Reyes Oda |
CPC, JHA |
SB2922 |
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HB2405
DLIR; Hotelkeepers; Hospitality Workers; Safety; Panic Buttons; Rules
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires hotelkeepers to supply and provide annual training on the proper use and limitations of a panic button to certain workers no later than 1/1/2027. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to TOU, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HUSSEY, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
TOU, LAB, FIN |
SB2968 |
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HB2406
BLNR; OHA; Disposition of Public Lands; Legislative Approval; Requirement
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires any disposition of more than one thousand acres of public lands to governments by the Board of Land and Natural Resources to be subject to approval by a majority vote of both houses of the Legislature. Requires the government seeking the disposition of the public land to submit for introduction to the Legislature a resolution containing certain information. Requires a copy of the draft resolution to be sent to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HUSSEY, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2492 |
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HB2407
Taxation; Net Investment Income Tax
RELATING TO NET INVESTMENT INCOME TAX.
Establishes a net investment income tax. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HUSSEY, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO |
FIN |
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HB2408
Family Safety; Year of Resilience, Safety, and Survivor Justice; Coercive Control; Economic Abuse; Protective Parents Rights; Neurodivergent Child Protections; Reproductive Privacy; Automatic Protective Orders; Child Welfare Ombudsman; Family Violence Docket ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY SAFETY.
Establishes comprehensive reforms to protect children and families from abuse and improve systemic responses. Part I: Establishes the calendar year 2027 as the Year of Resilience, Safety, and Survivor Justice. Part II: Modernizes statutory definitions of harm and child abuse. Part III: Recognizes coercive control as domestic abuse. Part IV: Reforms Family Court procedures to prioritize child safety and prohibit parental alienation theories. Part V: Defines economic abuse and strengthens financial protections, including automatic restraining orders, emergency hearings, forensic accounting authority, and liability for financial institutions. Part VI: Safeguards neurodivergent children and prohibits diagnosis shopping. Part VII: Protects reproductive privacy in custody proceedings. Part VIII: Enhances Child Welfare Services Branch accountability through audits and creation of a Child Welfare Ombudsman. Part IX: Requires automatic protective orders and custody restrictions in cases of severe violence. Part X: Creates a Family Violence Docket with mandatory judicial training and an advisory panel. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HSH, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HUSSEY, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
HSH, CPC/JHA, FIN |
SB3331 |
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HB2409
Hawaii Geological Survey; University of Hawaii at Hilo; State Geologist ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes the Hawaii Geological Survey in the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Designates the Director of the Survey, rather than the Geophysics and Planetology Institute specialist qualified in geology, as the State Geologist. |
(H)
2/18/2026- The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN |
HED, FIN |
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HB2410 HD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Economic Diversification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to support certain programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
ILAGAN |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2411 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Employer-Led Sector Partnerships Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Employer-Led Sector Partnerships Special Fund. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to coordinate its sector partnership activities with the Workforce Development Council. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN |
EDT, WAM |
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HB2412
CIP; Eighth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eighth representative district. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
TARNAS |
FIN |
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HB2413 HD1 SD2
Bail; Pretrial Release; Nonviolent Offenders
RELATING TO PRETRIAL REFORM.
Requires release on recognizance for defendants charged with violations, traffic offenses, nonviolent petty misdemeanors, nonviolent misdemeanors, and nonviolent class C felonies, subject to conditions. Establishes exclusions for specified offenses, threats to public safety, and certain other circumstances. Requires findings when bail or detention is imposed, ongoing review of continued detention or conditions, and a prompt hearing if bail cannot be posted. Requires prosecutors to notify victims of pretrial decisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/14/2026- Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 9; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Kanuha . Noes, 16 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCoite, DeCorte, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Fevella, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kidani, Kim, Lamosao, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai). Excused, 0 (none). |
TARNAS, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
PSM, JDC |
SB3208 |
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HB2414 HD1
Hawaii Penal Code; Committee Recommendations; Implementation
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Implements recommendations from the 2025 Advisory Committee on Penal Code Review, established pursuant to Act 245, SLH 2024, to amend the Hawaii Penal Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Chun, Kong, Kusch excused (3). |
TARNAS, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KUSCH, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
SB2721 |
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HB2415 HD2
DOT; Safe Routes to School; Pedestrian Safety Improvements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to install pedestrian safety improvements at sites abutting school properties, with consideration for other sites. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/3/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA, ALCOS, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
TRN, EDN, FIN |
SB3234 |
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HB2416 HD1 SD1
UH; Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program; Study; University of Hawaii Community College System; Workforce Development; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.
Directs the University of Hawaii Community College System, in partnership with state agencies and maritime employers, to conduct a study and develop a plan for a statewide Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program for individuals ages 16 to 24. Requires a report to the Legislature with recommendations on program structure, resource needs, proposed legislation and implementation options. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB3050 |
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HB2417 HD2 SD1 CD1
Administrative Driver's License Revocation; Notice; Disclosure
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION.
Clarifies administrative driver's license revocation procedures by specifying the effect of the notice of administrative revocation and conforming related administrative review and hearing provisions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
KILA, CHUN, EVSLIN, HARTSFIELD, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MIYAKE, MURAOKA, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
SB3182 |
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HB2418
HTSB; BOE; Executive Director; Appointment; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY |
EDN, JHA |
SB3262 |
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HB2419
DOH; Community Care Homes; Caregivers
RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE HOMES.
Lowers the minimum age required by Department of Health rules for substitute caregivers in community care foster family homes to eighteen years. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HARTSFIELD, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
SB3052 |
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HB2420
Judiciary; Community-based Organizations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds to the judiciary for services contracted with community-based organizations that deliver essential services, streamline judicial processes, and support the judiciary's capacity to effectively meet the needs of vulnerable households. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HARTSFIELD, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2421
Community Care Foster Family Home; Primary Caregiver; Absences
RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.
Changes the allowed absence by a primary caregiver at a community care foster family home to 48 hours in calendar week with no absence longer than 24 consecutive hours. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HARTSFIELD, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
SB3051 |
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HB2422
CIP; Nineteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the nineteenth representative district. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HASHEM |
FIN |
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HB2423 HD3 SD1
DBEDT; DOT; Biodiesel; Minimum Fuel Requirement; On-Highway Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicles; Report
RELATING TO BIODIESEL.
Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to implement a requirement that, no later than January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in certain counties for use in on-highway diesel-powered motor vehicles contains no less than five per cent biodiesel by volume, except in circumstances where the supply of biodiesel is insufficient. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to submit a report to the Legislature, including a comprehensive rollout plan. Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to consult with the Department of Transportation during the development and implementation of the biodiesel requirements and present DBEDT's comprehensive rollout plan to the public. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:35PM in Conference Room 411. |
KUSCH, AMATO, CHUN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON, Lowen, Reyes Oda |
TRN, ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2255 |
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HB2424 HD2
Land Use Commission; County Planning Agencies; District Boundary Amendment Petition; Agricultural District; Rural District
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Between 7/1/2026 and 12/31/2028, authorizes each county planning agency to petition the Land Use Commission for a district boundary amendment to reclassify certain lands within the agricultural district to the rural district through the district boundary amendment process. Repeals 12/31/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/19/2026- The recommendation was not adopted. |
KUSCH, CHUN, EVSLIN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, REYES ODA, TARNAS |
WLA/EIG, JDC |
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HB2425 HD1
Conservation District; Agricultural Enterprises; Former Sugarcane Lands; Diversified Agriculture; Permit; Exemption
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Exempts any agricultural enterprise practicing diversified agriculture on lands formerly used for commercial sugarcane production within the conservation district from any permitting and site plan approval requirements established for lands in a conservation district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Perruso, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Cochran voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
KUSCH, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, OLDS, REYES ODA, TAM |
AGR, WAL, JHA |
SB2747 |
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HB2426 HD1 SD1
Wailuku River State Park; Expansion; Eminent Domain; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Authorizes and appropriates funds for the expansion of Wailuku River State Park. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to exercise the power of eminent domain for the expansion of Wailuku River State Park. Effective 6/30/2864. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KUSCH, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MORIKAWA, WOODSON |
WLA, WAM/JDC |
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HB2427 HD3
Department of Education; Office of Youth Services; Unaccompanied Homeless Youth; Enrollment; Provisional Attendance
RELATING TO UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTH.
Entitles unaccompanied homeless youth, including runaway youth, with the rights, as provided by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, to immediate enrollment in school, full participation in school activities, and access to comparable school and educational services provided to other students. Establishes a student-centered, safety-first protocol for unaccompanied homeless youth enrolling in or attending school. Permits unaccompanied homeless youth to provisionally enroll in school without providing immunization records. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
OLDS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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HB2428
Constitutional Amendment; Legislators; Term Limits (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE III OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit a person from serving as a member of the legislature for more than twenty-four years during the person's lifetime. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
OLDS, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM |
LMG, JHA, FIN |
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HB2429 HD2 SD2 CD1
DBEDT; Department of Taxation; Taxation; Tax Expenditure Disclosure and Evaluation; Income Tax Credits; General Excise and Related Use Tax Exemptions
RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in collaboration with the Department of Taxation, to study the effectiveness of tax expenditures, prepare summary descriptive statistics, submit annual reports to the Legislature, and develop appropriate schedules and tax return forms to collect adequate information for evaluation of tax expenditures. Authorizes Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism staff to access certain information on tax returns to conduct evaluations of tax expenditures. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
YAMASHITA |
EDT, WAM |
SB3278 |
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HB2430
Campaign Finance; Contributions and Expenditures by Lobbyists During Legislative Sessions; County Candidates; Exemption
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Exempts county elected officials, county candidates, and county candidate committees from the prohibition on receiving contributions from a lobbyist during a state legislative session. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6 |
YAMASHITA |
JHA |
SB3214 |
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HB2431 HD1
Real Property; Shoreline Erosion; Control Structures; Permits; Disclosure
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
Requires a seller of real property adjacent to the shoreline, and the seller's agent, to disclose and include in all advertisements certain information about shoreline erosion control structures on the parcel. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
QUINLAN |
WAL, CPC |
SB3035 |
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HB2432
DLNR; Marine Life Conservation Districts; Closure Authority; Commercial Activity; Rules
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to close all or portions of any marine life conservation district for various periods of time and to adopt rules for the regulation of commercial activity within a marine life conservation district. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
QUINLAN |
WAL, JHA |
SB2975 |
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HB2433 HD1 SD1
Hawaiian Language; State Law; Public Documents
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires that priority be given to the language of a law that aligns with the intent of the Legislature if there is a difference between the English and Hawaiian versions of the law that is material to its interpretation. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
4/28/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 841). |
POEPOE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, PERRUSO, Cochran |
HWN, JDC |
SB2314 |
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HB2434
Water Licenses; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Counties and Subdivisions
RELATING TO WATER.
Establishes a framework that provides counties or their subdivisions priority and the right of first refusal to obtain intergovernmental agreements related to the disposition of water resources for public purposes. Establishes criteria to be applied when determining that the issuance of a state water license is in the best interest of the State. |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, PERRUSO, Cochran |
WAL, JHA |
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HB2435
Portable Plug-In Solar Generation Device; Installation; Residential Dwellings
RELATING TO PORTABLE PLUG-IN SOLAR GENERATION DEVICES.
Prohibits binding agreements preventing the installation of a portable plug-in solar generation device on any residential dwelling, subject to certain requirements. |
(H)
2/10/2026- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HOLT, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
EEP, CPC, JHA |
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HB2436 HD1
DOE; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Arts Integration; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Establishes within the Department of Education arts integration coordinator or specialist positions to support fine arts education and arts integration in public schools statewide. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
CAA, EDN, FIN |
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HB2437 HD1 SD1
Arts Education; Artists in the Schools Program; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTS EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for the Artists in the Schools Program. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA |
WLA/EDU, WAM |
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HB2438 HD3 SD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Cultural Trust; Income Tax Credit; Special Number Plate
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CULTURAL TRUST.
Establishes the Hawaii Cultural Trust within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes an income tax credit for contributions made to both the Hawaii Cultural Trust and at least one qualified Hawaii cultural organization, under certain conditions. Establishes a special number plate for motor vehicles to support the Hawaii Cultural Trust. Applies the income tax credit to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
EDT/WLA/TRS, WAM |
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HB2439
Office of the Governor; State Search and Rescue Coordinator; Search and Rescue; Search and Rescue Special Fund; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Establishes the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator within the Office of the Governor. Provides for the authority and duties of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator. Designates participating agencies and their duties with regard to state search and rescue operations and training. Establishes the Search and Rescue Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/6/2026- The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO, Cochran |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
SB2938 |
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HB2440
DCCA; Insurance; Ombudsman's Office for Homeowners Insurance; Dispute Intervention; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Intake Specialists; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Homeowners Insurance within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Homeowners Insurance Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TEMPLO, Belatti, Tam |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB2949 |
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HB2441
University of Hawaii; Campus Safety; Title IX; Registration; Training; Programming
RELATING TO CAMPUS SAFETY.
Requires students of the University of Hawaii, including transfer students, to complete training on federal laws and University policies regarding sexual misconduct prior to the completion of initial registration into the university of Hawaii system. Amends the frequency that training and programming regarding sexual misconduct is provided to university of Hawaii students and employees. |
(H)
2/6/2026- The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
HED, JHA, FIN |
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HB2442 HD2
Parking; Persons with Disabilities
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Beginning 7/1/27, increases the number of required accessible and van-accessible parking spaces in parking facilities with more than twenty-five parking spaces that are covered by title II or III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, with an exception for qualifying public entities managing large parking inventories that are otherwise compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HHS/TRS, WAM. |
AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
HHS/TRS, WAM |
SB2936 |
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HB2443 HD1 SD1 CD1
HIEMA; Individuals with Disabilities; Access and Functional Needs; Emergency Planning; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES.
Integrates the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Establishes a Disability Integration Specialist position, to be located in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, who shall provide programming support for disability community projects that promote accessibility, inclusion, and equity in disaster management. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
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HB2444 HD3
Low-Income Household Renters; Income Tax Credit; Income Eligibility Increase; Credit per Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the income eligibility limit and credit amount per exemption claimed for the income tax credit for low-income household renters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
TEMPLO, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HOU, WAM |
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HB2445 HD1
Department of Education; Public Schools Immigration Enforcement; Emergency Response Plan; Immigration Enforcement Activity; Policies; Procedures
RELATING TO STUDENT SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education to develop, adopt, and implement a standardized emergency response plan governing immigration enforcement activity at or within one thousand feet of public schools and adopt policies and procedures to address immigration enforcement activity at certain school-related location and events. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/19/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
ECD, EDN, JHA |
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HB2446 HD1
DLIR; Wage and Hour Law; Community Wage Theft Enforcement Partnership Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a Community Wage Theft Enforcement Partnership Program and enter into contracts or memoranda of agreements with community-based organizations to enhance outreach, referral, and recovery of stolen wages. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/19/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
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HB2447
HTA; Office of the Governor; Tourism Liaison Officer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Amends the duties of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to focus on marketing and branding, rather than destination management and regenerative tourism. Establishes the Tourism Liaison Officer position within the Office of the Governor. Includes destination management and regenerative tourism as responsibilities of the Tourism Liaison Officer. Appropriates funds. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to TOU, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
TEMPLO, AMATO, TAM |
TOU, ECD, FIN |
SB2906 |
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HB2448 HD1
Offense of Prohibited Acts of Female Genital Mutilation of a Minor; Crime; Civil Remedies
RELATING TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
Establishes the offense of prohibited acts of female genital mutilation of a minor and civil remedies for victims of acts punishable under that offense. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/12/2026- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO |
HHS, JDC |
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HB2449
Emergency Management; Constitutional Limits; Oversight
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Places limits on emergency management powers of the governor and mayors. Establishes the Emergency Powers Oversight Committee to oversee emergency proclamations. Provides that a state of emergency or local state of emergency terminates automatically after 30 days, rather than 60 days. Limits the total duration of a state of emergency or local state of emergency to 60 days unless approved by a Concurrent Resolution of the Legislature. Requires any proclamation suspending a statute to be narrowly tailored and supported by a written justification. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
COCHRAN |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
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HB2450
DHHL; Auditor; Financial and Performance Audit
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial and performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, including a review of the Department's use of moneys appropriated by Act 279, SLH 2022. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
COCHRAN, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
JHA, LMG, FIN |
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HB2451 HD1
DOTAX; Counties; Public Transportation Systems; Fare-Free Access; Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires each county to implement fare-free access to its public transportation systems. Establishes the Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on petroleum products to fund fare-free public transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/17/2026- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
IWAMOTO, ALCOS, GRANDINETTI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Kila, Reyes Oda |
TRN, EEP, FIN |
SB2904 |
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HB2452 SD1 CD1
State Bonds; State Budget
RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
TODD |
WAM |
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HB2453
DCCA; Condominiums; Condominium Associations; Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Owners and Associations; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Appropriation
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Owners and Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Increases the biennial Condominium Education Trust Fund fee by $2.50 a year to pay for the ongoing costs of the Ombudsman's Office. Appropriates funds from the Condominium Education Trust Fund for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
IWAMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
SB3309 |
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HB2454 HD2
Safe Routes to School; Department of Transportation; Counties; Funding; Eligibility and Accountability
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
Requires the Department of Transportation to administer the Safe Routes to School Program. Amends the purposes for which funds of the Safe Routes to School Special Fund may be used for. Establishes deadlines for when funds from Safe Routes to School Special Fund that are allocated to the counties should be obligated or expended by. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to TRS, WAM. |
LA CHICA, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARCIA, HUSSEY, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
TRS, WAM |
SB2752 |
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HB2455 HD2 SD1
Employment Practices; Administrative Leave of Absence; Workplace Violence
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES.
Requires certain employers to provide administrative leave of absence for victims of workplace violence or threat of workplace violence. Expands the type of certification an employee may provide to an employer if the leave exceeds five days per calendar year. Prohibits retaliation against employees for exercising rights related to domestic violence, sexual violence, or workplace violence or threat of workplace violence. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1) |
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4/23/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 810). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, HARTSFIELD, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB3186 |
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HB2456 HD1
DHS; Weight Loss; Obesity; Medicaid; GLP-1; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DRUGS FOR WEIGHT LOSS.
Requires the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid prescription drug program recipients with coverage of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs for weight loss. Appropriates funds. (HD1) |
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2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
LA CHICA |
HSH/HLT, FIN |
SB3195 |
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HB2457 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Emergency Preparedness; Community Resilience Hubs Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
Establishes the Community Resilience Hubs Pilot Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/20/2026- Re-referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 14 |
BELATTI, KAPELA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
PBS, FIN |
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HB2458 HD3 SD1
DCCA; OCP; Surveillance Pricing; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SURVEILLANCE PRICING.
Requires the Office of Consumer Protection of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study to determine the extent to which companies operating in the State deploy surveillance pricing practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1) |
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3/30/2026- Re-Referred to LBT, CPN/WAM. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
LBT, CPN/WAM |
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HB2459 HD2
Food and Product Innovation Network; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Food Safety; Regulatory Integration; Performance Indicators; Market Access; Branding Initiatives; Reports; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE FOOD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION NETWORK.
Requires the Food and Product Innovation Network to integrate a coordinated food safety and regulatory framework. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish performance indicators for the Food and Product Innovation Network, develop a market access strategy, align and harmonize state branding initiatives, and report certain data to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/10/2026- Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM. |
KAHALOA, CHUN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
SB3320 |
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HB2460
DLNR; Mauna ʻAla; Royal Mausoleum Commission; Rules; Reports
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Establishes a Royal Mausoleum Commission within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement policy for the preservation, operation, and outreach of Mauna ʻAla. Allows the Royal Mausoleum Commission to make rules as necessary, employ staff, and receive private or federal funds. Requires the Royal Mausoleum Commission to report annually to the Legislature. Requires the Legislature to appropriate sufficient funds to support the Royal Mausoleum Commission. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
KAHALOA, AMATO, GARRETT, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB3247 |
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HB2461
SFCA; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Increases the ceiling of the works of art special fund. Appropriates funds for the maintenance, upkeep, and preservation of the State's public art and collections. Appropriates funds for a collections manager position within the state foundation on culture and the arts. |
(H)
2/13/2026- The committee(s) on CAA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KAPELA |
CAA, FIN |
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HB2462
Consumer Protection; Motor Vehicles; Subscriptions; Penalties
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits auto manufacturers and dealers from charging a post-sale subscription fee for hardware that is already installed at the time of purchase. Establishes penalties and fines. |
(H)
2/5/2026- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GEDEON, ALCOS, BELATTI, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MURAOKA, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO, Cochran |
TRN, CPC, JHA |
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HB2463
Consumer Protection; Consumer Privacy; Data Brokers; Registration; Consumer Privacy Fund; Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER PRIVACY.
Establishes the Hawaii Drop and Delete Act to limit the information data brokers collect and sell regarding consumer information. Establishes a deletion mechanism allowing consumers to request data brokers to drop their personal information. Establishes the consumer privacy fund. Establishes a private right of action. |
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2/3/2026- Re-referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7 |
GEDEON, ALCOS, BELATTI, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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HB2464
DOTAX; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates moneys to the Executive Office on Aging. The tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2027. Effective 12/31/2026. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
GEDEON, ALCOS, BELATTI, GARCIA, HARTSFIELD, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KONG, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, OLDS, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
HSH, ECD, FIN |
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HB2465
Unauthorized Entry; Motor Vehicle; Property Damage; Felony
RELATING TO CRIME.
Allows the charge of unauthorized entry into motor vehicle in the first degree to be brought as a class B felony if property damage of $750 or more occurs or the person has a previous conviction for the same offense within the past five years. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6 |
GEDEON, ALCOS, HARTSFIELD, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
JHA |
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HB2466
DOE; Cell Phone Use; Social Media Education; Artificial Intelligence Literacy; Public Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to prohibit electronic telecommunication device usage during the instructional day and implement a social media and artificial intelligence literacy education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations. Requires the department of education to submit a report three years after the initial effective date, and then every five years thereafter. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
GEDEON, ALCOS, GARCIA, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, Kila |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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HB2467
Revision Bill
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the HRS or the SLH for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
SB3225 |
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HB2468 HD1 SD2
DLIR; DHRD; Internship Programs; Workforce Development; On-the-Job Training Work Experience Program; State Internship and Workforce Development Program; Minimum Qualifications; Civil Service; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS.
Amends the private sector On-the-Job Training Work Experience Program to allow the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to contract with employers and trade organizations or apprenticeship program sponsors without regard to chapters 103D and 103F, HRS; establish that an intern may become an apprentice in a registered apprenticeship program under certain conditions; require employers to pay $20 per hour for a maximum of 40 hours per week for all interns; provide, subject to certain limits, for the reimbursement of 100% of an intern's wages for employers, trade organizations, and sponsors having fewer than 50 employees, and 50% of an intern's wages for employers, trade organizations, and sponsors having 50 or more employees; and requires sponsors to pay, supervise, and train interns. Amends the State Internship and Workforce Development Program to require experience gained by interns to be applied towards the experience needed to meet minimum qualifications for civil service positions; require the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Human Resources Development to develop guidelines for participation in the program; transfer certain program responsibilities from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Department of Human Resources Development. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2) |
(H)
5/1/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 3:45PM in Conference Room 411. |
NAKAMURA, GARRETT, SAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO |
LBT, WAM |
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HB2469 HD1 SD1
Legislature; LRB; Regular Session Review Working Group; Regular Sessions; Length; Year-Round; Technical Advisory Committee; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A REGULAR SESSION REVIEW WORKING GROUP.
Establishes a Regular Session Review Working Group to develop a comprehensive plan and make recommendations to the Legislature on the adoption of an effective year-round legislative session calendar. Establishes a Technical Advisory Committee to advise the Regular Session Review Working Group. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires report finalization and drafting assistance from the Legislative Reference Bureau. Dissolves the Working Group and Advisory Committee on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds. Effective 10/18/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, PERRUSO |
GVO, WAM |
SB3216 |
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HB2470
DOE; BOE; Financial Literacy Instruction; Curriculum Integration; Professional Development; Public Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FINANCIAL LITERACY.
Requires the Department of Education to implement financial literacy instruction into existing courses in public high schools that have sufficient overlap with financial literacy program standards beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. Requires the Board of Education to provide professional development to teachers. Allows the Board of Education to adopt rules. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
SB3047 |
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HB2471
DBEDT; Travel and Tourism; Sustainable Infrastructure; Climate Resilience; Matching Grant Program; Reports; Appropriation
RELATING TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the sustainable tourism infrastructure matching grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to TOU/ECD, EEP, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TOU/ECD, EEP, FIN |
SB3228 |
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HB2472 HD1 SD1
Hawaii EUTF; Assistant Administrator; Salary Determination ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND STAFF SALARIES.
Authorizes the Board of Trustees of the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to establish the salary for the Assistant Administrator. Requires the board to first conduct a market analysis of commensurate salaries in the private sector. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/30/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 801). |
NAKAMURA, HARTSFIELD, HOLT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TEMPLO |
LBT, WAM |
SB3264 |
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HB2473 HD2
OPSD; Hawaii State Planning Act; Hawaiian Sense of Place Recognition Act
RELATING TO THE RECOGNITION OF A HAWAIIAN SENSE OF PLACE.
Establishes the Hawaiian Sense of Place Recognition Act. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop educational and outreach programs to promote understanding of the Hawaiian sense of place among residents, visitors, and public employees. Requires state agencies to incorporate Hawaiian sense of place principles into land planning, management, and state construction projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD/LAB, JHA, FIN |
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HB2474 HD1 SD2 CD1
Legislature; Governor; International Relations; International Cooperative Agreements; Sister-State or Province Partnerships; Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.
Authorizes the State to enter into nonbinding international cooperative agreements with national governments; national ministries, departments, or agencies; provincial or regional governments; or international intergovernmental bodies relevant to the interests of the State or an international partner. Expands the definition of sister-state or province partnerships to include a partnership between the State and a prefecture or foreign nation. Requires the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission to evaluate how a sister-state or province partnership or international cooperative agreement will enhance certain key state initiatives. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
WLA/EDT, WAM |
SB3280 |
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HB2475 HD1 SD1 CD1
ʻŌkolehao; Distilled Spirits; Labeling Requirements
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
Establishes labeling requirements for ʻōkolehao products. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
KAHALOA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, TARNAS, TODD |
HWN, CPN |
SB3248 |
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HB2476 HD2
Counties; Housing Infrastructure Growth Bonds; Constitutional Amendments (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
Proposes constitutional amendments to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as the counties, to issue housing infrastructure growth bonds for specified public works, public improvements, or other actions necessary for housing and community development, and exclude these bonds from determinations of the funded debt of the political subdivisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/10/2026- Referred to EIG, JDC/WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TAM |
EIG, JDC/WAM |
SB3219 |
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HB2477
CIP; Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Representative Districts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH, SIXTEENTH, AND SEVENTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTS.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fifteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth representative districts. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
EVSLIN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA |
FIN |
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HB2478 HD1
Housing Infrastructure Growth Bonds; Counties; County Debt Limit Statements
RELATING TO BONDS.
Authorizes the counties to implement housing infrastructure growth bonds. Conforms county debt limit statements law to permit counties to exclude housing infrastructure growth bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of housing infrastructure growth bonds and excluding housing infrastructure growth bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/10/2026- Referred to EIG, WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
EIG, WAM |
SB3218 |
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HB2479
Working Group; Public Utility Commission; Report; Utility Infrastructure; Study
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a temporary working group to study the current capacity of state utility services, the expected lifespan of existing coastline utility infrastructure, and the financial implications of necessary expansions. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, GARCIA, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, WOODSON |
EEP/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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HB2480 HD1
Evacuation; Immunity; Assumption of Risk; Emergency Responder
RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE.
Protects emergency responders from liability during periods of evacuation. Provides that individuals who wilfully fail to comply with predictive evacuation orders assume the risk and waive liability. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/25/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, BELATTI, GARCIA, HUSSEY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
PBS, JHA |
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HB2481
OHHS; Homelessness; Return-to-Home Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, GARCIA, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HSH, FIN |
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HB2482
Relocation; Mental Health Facilities; Clean and Sober Homes; Homeless Shelters; Supportive Living Homes; Report; Taskforce; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE RELOCATION OF FACILITIES.
Establishes the facilities relocation task force to identify and address the issue of the inequitable location of mental health facilities, clean and sober homes, homeless shelters, and supportive living homes across the island of Oahu, particularly on the Waianae Coast. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HSH, FIN |
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HB2483
CIP; 45th Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 45th representative district. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MURAOKA |
FIN |
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HB2484
CIP; Twenty-sixth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the twenty-sixth representative district. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
BELATTI |
FIN |
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HB2485
DOE; DOH; Cardiovascular Screening; Sudden Cardiac Arrest; Student Athletes; Public School Students; Educational and Informational Materials; Policies, Programs, Training, and Continuing Education
RELATING TO CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING.
Requires cardiovascular screening for students, including student athletes. Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to distribute educational and informational materials regarding sudden cardiac arrest. Requires the Department of Health to implement policies, programs, training, and continuing education that increase health care provider knowledge of cardiovascular screening guidelines. |
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2/19/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, M., AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON, Alcos |
EDN, FIN |
SB2560 |
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HB2486 HD1
PUC; Portable Solar Generation Device; Requirements; Registration
RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.
Defines and provides requirements for the use of a portable solar generation device. Provides that electric utility companies are not liable for any damage or injury caused by a portable solar generation device. Requires each portable solar generation device to be registered with the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish and maintain an online system for registration of portable solar generation devices, at no cost to the customer. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/24/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
EEP, CPC |
SB2940 |
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HB2487
DHS; Workers with Disabilities; Medicaid; Buy-In Program; Rules
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Requires the Department to adopt rules. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MORIKAWA, AMATO, HARTSFIELD, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
HSH, FIN |
SB2275 |
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HB2488 HD2 SD1
DCAB; Study; Deaf; Hard-of-Hearing; Deaf-Blind; Effective Communication in Health Care Guidance; Report
RELATING TO THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD.
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to study the health care communication needs of patients who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIKAWA, AMATO, HARTSFIELD, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB2414 |
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HB2489 HD1
University of Hawaii; ASL Interpreter Training Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates moneys to establish a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii Manoa campus with a multi-year plan to include a master's degree program for interpreter training. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/10/2026- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
MORIKAWA, AMATO, GARRETT, HARTSFIELD, HOLT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
SB2412 |
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HB2490 HD2
Maui County; DBEDT; SHPD; Coastal Resilience Pilot Program; Historic Preservation Review; Reports
RELATING TO COASTAL RESILIENCE.
Establishes a five-year Coastal Resilience Pilot Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the preservation of Mantokuji Bay. Allows the pilot program to be exempt from certain regulatory requirements. Requires the State Historic Preservation Division to conduct a streamlined historic preservation review. Establishes certain procedures for the discovery of Native Hawaiian skeletal remains. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2026- Re-Referred to EDT, WAM. |
HASHEM, AMATO, COCHRAN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, YAMASHITA |
EDT, WAM |
SB3169 |
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HB2491
DAB; Measurement Standards Branch; Taxicabs; Exemption
RELATING TO MEASUREMENT STANDARDS.
Exempts commercial measuring devices utilized in taxicabs from the requirement that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity Measurement Standards Branch inspect and test all measurement standards and measuring devices. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to AGR, TRN, CPC, referral sheet 6 |
HASHEM |
AGR, TRN, CPC |
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HB2492
HSEO; HCCMAC; GHG Sequestration; Climate Change; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY.
Includes the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office as a member of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Ensures that the State's zero emissions clean economy aspirational target encourages both local and global sequestration. Requires each state agency to review the impacts of its internal plans as they relate to the purpose and goals of the Commission. Requires HSEO to submit summary reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to EEP, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
ILAGAN |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB2903 |
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HB2493 HD2
AG; DCR; DAGS; Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment; Compensation; Annual Report
RELATING TO WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT.
Establishes the procedure that a circuit court shall follow upon the reversal or vacation of an individual's judgment of conviction on grounds consistent with innocence, and where the charges were dismissed. Requires the State to pay advance compensation to any petitioner who was convicted in a court of the State, imprisoned for at least one year, and whose judgment of conviction was reversed or vacated, or was pardoned, on grounds consistent with innocence. Requires the Comptroller to issue a warrant for payment of advance compensation to a petitioner. Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, to contract with a community-based agency to assign a case manager to a petitioner upon the petitioner's release. Requires the State to provide medical coverage to a person for a certain duration upon the reversal or vacation of the person's judgment of conviction on grounds consistent with innocence and where the charges were dismissed. Provides that the Judiciary and Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall retain jurisdiction over the person for the purposes of effectuating this process. Authorizes the State to seek reimbursement from the applicable county for any losses incurred by the State pursuant to this process. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Clarifies eligibility to seek compensation for individuals whose judgment of conviction was reversed or vacated, or who were pardoned, on grounds consistent with innocence, and where the charges were dismissed. Shifts the burden of proof to the State to prove by a preponderance of evidence that the reversal or vacation of the judgment of conviction for a petitioner, or the pardoning of the petitioner, was inconsistent with innocence. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
TARNAS |
JHA, PBS, FIN |
SB3294 |
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HB2494 HD1 SD1
Judiciary; Arrests; Warrantless; Citations; Reports
RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Establishes factors under which officers may arrest and detain persons without a warrant for petty misdemeanors and violations, and requires officers to document the justification for the arrests. Amends the circumstances under which officers may issue citations in lieu of arrest. Requires officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain petty misdemeanors and violations, unless public safety or flight risks are present or the alleged offense involves operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant or the abuse of family or household members. Requires the Judiciary to promulgate a standardized citation form and updates the required information for citations. Requires citations be visible on an offender's criminal record. Requires the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit reports. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
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3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TARNAS |
JDC, WAM |
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HB2495
State Agencies; DAB; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Agricultural Workforce Housing Incentives; Agricultural Leases; State Procurement; Preferences
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Requires state agencies, including the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and Agribusiness Development Corporation, that administer agricultural leases, licenses, development programs, or procurement involving agricultural products to award points or preferences to agricultural projects incorporating agricultural workforce housing. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to AGR, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
CHUN, ALCOS, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HARTSFIELD, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Amato |
AGR, HSG, FIN |
SB3233 |
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HB2496
Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program; Reimbursement Program; Grant Program; New Special Fund; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Program, to consist of a reimbursement program for geographically disadvantaged farmers and livestock producers to mitigate the high costs of transportation for agricultural products, inputs, and supplies, and a grant program to assist small-scale farmers, ranchers, food hubs, and agricultural producers in rural or underserved areas with transportation costs directly related to the production and distribution of agricultural commodities. Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Transportation Assistance Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to AGR, TRN, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
CHUN, ALCOS, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HOLT, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
AGR, TRN, FIN |
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HB2497 HD1
DAB; Biosecurity Government-Industry Agreements; Liability; Costs; Working Group
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the counties, including officers, employees, and authorized agents of the Department and counties, shall not be liable for costs relating to the entering of private property to control or eradicate pests. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish a working group that comprises signatories of the biosecurity government-industry agreements for joint-decision making. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
CHUN |
AGR, JHA |
SB2717 |
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HB2498 HD2 SD1 CD1
Central and Leeward Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Care Homes; Structural and Operational Resilience Improvements; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to establish a Central and Leeward Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program to assist eligible care home facilities to implement structural and operational resilience improvements. Requires a report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2029. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
CHUN, HARTSFIELD, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
PSM, WAM |
SB3236 |
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HB2499
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Demographic Data; Race and Ethnicity Data; Transparency; Safeguards; Artificial Intelligence; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DEMOGRAPHIC DATA.
Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to coordinate the development and maintenance of statewide standards for the collection, management, and reporting of race and ethnicity demographic data by any state or county department, agency, board, or commission. Focuses the use of collected demographic data on areas of public interest and establishes transparency and accountability requirements regarding artificial intelligence systems associated with the collected data. Requires state and county departments, agencies, boards, and commissions that collect race and ethnicity data to report to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services on meeting federal data collection requirements. Appropriates funds. |
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2/6/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HARTSFIELD, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TEMPLO, Reyes Oda |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
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HB2500
Artificial Intelligence; Algorithmic Decision Systems; Developer; Deployer; Disclosure; Enforcement
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires a developer of an algorithmic decision system to provide certain disclosures to a deployer and an individual who is or will be affected by a decision made, informed, or influenced by the algorithmic decision system. Provides certain rights and procedures for individuals to access and correct data used by an algorithmic decision system. Requires disclosure requirements for generative artificial intelligence systems. Provides that a developer and deployer of an algorithmic decision system are jointly and severally liable for a violation of any law that results from the deployer's use of the developer's system, under certain conditions. Assigns enforcement responsibilities to the attorney general, including establishing rules. |
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2/6/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HARTSFIELD, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
ECD, CPC, JHA |
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HB2501 HD1
DOH; HHSC; SHPDA; Auditor; Hospitals; Hospital Systems; Medicare Patients; Uninsured Patients; Reports; Rules; Financial Assistance
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Requires hospitals and hospital systems to submit annual certified reports regarding costs associated with Medicare and uninsured patients to the Department of Health, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, and State Health Planning and Development Agency. Requires the Department of Health, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, and State Health Planning and Development Agency to review the reports, establish standards and procedures, and adopt rules. Requires the Department of Health to consider the reports when determining the department's budget request and designate financial assistance requests in an equitable way. Requires the Office of the Auditor to conduct periodic audits of the financial assistance distributed to hospitals and hospital systems. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/10/2026- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
HHS/CPN, WAM |
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HB2502 HD1
DCCA; AG; Artificial Intelligence; Conversational Artificial Intelligence Services; Disclosures; Suicide; Minors; Unfair or Deceptive Practices; Penalties; Reports
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Requires operators of conversational artificial intelligence services in the State to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users. Requires operators to develop protocols to respond to prompts or content associated with, and prevent the production of, suicidal ideations in account holders and users. Establishes protections for minor account holders of conversational artificial intelligence services. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements and establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
ECD, CPC, JHA |
SB3001 |
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HB2503 HD1 SD2
Fireworks; Civil Forfeiture; Criminal Enforcement; Air Delivery
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Authorizes civil asset forfeiture related to fireworks offenses that constitute felonies. Amends the definition of "aerial device". Clarifies that the offense of sending or receiving fireworks or articles pyrotechnic by air delivery applies regardless of whether the offender accompanies the air delivery. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2) |
(H)
4/29/2026- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, 04-29-26 at 4:15PM in Conference Room 325. |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, POEPOE |
PSM, JDC |
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HB2504
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing Equity; Dashboard; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop and maintain comprehensive Housing Equity Dashboard on the Corporation's website that provides annual public reporting on certain statistics regarding affordable housing production. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
TEMPLO |
HSG, FIN |
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HB2505 HD1 SD1 CD1
Assisted Community Treatment; Petitions; Involuntary Hospitalization; Community Mental Health Outpatient Programs
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
Clarifies that community mental health outpatient programs that have agreed to provide mental health services to a defendant as part of an assisted community treatment order may prepare a certificate for assisted community treatment and provide the certificate to a defendant and may file an assisted community treatment petition with the Family Court. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
TAM, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, JDC |
SB2917 |
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HB2506
Minimum Wage; Increase; Tipped Employees; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Amends the minimum monthly guaranteed compensation an individual must earn to be exempt from certain wage and hour requirements. Requires the minimum wage to increase to $18.00 per hour beginning 1/1/2027, instead of 1/1/2028. Increases the minimum wage on 1/1/2028, 1/1/2029, and 1/1/2030. Prohibits tipped employees from being paid less than the minimum wage. Beginning on 9/30/2030, and on September 30 of each year thereafter, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KILA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
LAB, FIN |
SB3235 |
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HB2507
Department of Human Services; Department of Health; Health Insurance; Medicaid; Mandated Coverage; Diabetes; Equipment and Supplies; Continuous Glucose Monitors
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires all health insurers in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Applies to insurance policies, contracts, plans, or agreements issued or renewed in the State after 12/31/2026. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, HARTSFIELD, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN |
SB3045 |
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HB2508 HD1
DOH; State Emergency Medical Services System; Statewide Air Medical Services Program; Emergency Medical Services Special Fund
RELATING TO AIR MEDICAL SERVICES.
Establishes the Statewide Air Medical Services Program within the Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Systems Branch to coordinate and strengthen air medical services. Establishes an air medical director, an air medical program manager, and an air medical coordinator. Specifies that annual licensure and accreditation fees are to be deposited into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund for costs of the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
HLT, FIN |
SB3203 |
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HB2509
Unhoused; At-Risk; Women and Young Children; Coordinator on Homelessness; Sanctuary Pilot Program; DHS; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a three-year homelessness sanctuary pilot program to be administered by the Coordinator on Homelessness on designated land for the pilot program, which shall serve as a safe location for unhoused women and young children, under the age of ten, to reside and access services. Requires the Coordinator on Homelessness and the Coordinator's partner agencies to provide certain facilities and services to the designated location. Requires reporting to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
SHIMIZU, COCHRAN, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA |
HSH, FIN |
SB2563 |
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HB2510
Paid Family and Medical Leave Income Tax Credit ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for employers who provide paid family and medical leave for their employees. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to LAB, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
SHIMIZU, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, Cochran, Garcia |
LAB, ECD, FIN |
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HB2511
Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Voter Registration Roll Integrity; Administration; Appropriation
RELATING TO ELECTION INTEGRITY.
Requires voter registration roll maintenance and election audits. Establishes uniform chain-of-custody standards for ballots and election materials. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
SHIMIZU, ALCOS, GARCIA, PIERICK |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2512
DOH; Medical Treatment; Health Care Decisions; Freedom; Rights; Report
RELATING TO MEDICAL FREEDOM.
Protects the right of individuals to make autonomous decisions regarding medical interventions without discrimination, coercion, or exclusion by public or private entities. Requires the Department of Health to amend its rules. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
SHIMIZU, ALCOS, GARCIA, MURAOKA, PIERICK |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
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HB2513
Minors; Health Care; Gender; Puberty Blockers; Prohibitions
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE FOR MINORS.
Prohibits medical procedures and the distribution of hormones or puberty blockers for the purpose of allowing a minor to change their sex to correlate with an identified gender. Allows for certain exceptions. Creates both a private and state right of action. Outlines sanctions through the proper licensing authority for violations. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
SHIMIZU, GARCIA, MURAOKA, PIERICK |
HLT/HSH, CPC, JHA |
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HB2514
State Construction Projects; Department of Accounting and General Services; State Construction Manager; Special Fund; County Permitting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Establishes the Office of the State Construction Manager within the Department of Accounting and General Services, overseen by the State Construction Manager, to organize, manage, and oversee design review of, and issue design approvals for, state construction projects. Exempts state construction projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements under certain circumstances, as determined by the State Construction Manager. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the fund. |
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2/5/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, GEDEON, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
LAB, WAL, FIN |
SB2543 |
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HB2515 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program; Advisory Council; Workforce Housing; Permitting; Affordable Housing; Reports; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an advisory council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
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3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, HARTSFIELD, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI |
HOU, WAM |
SB3285 |
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HB2516 HD1
Helmets; Electric Foot Scooter; Bicycle; Electric Bicycle; Electric Micro-mobility Device; Required
RELATING TO HELMETS.
Increases the age of an individual who is required to wear a helmet for electric foot scooters and bicycles. Prohibits a person from operating any class of electric bicycle or electronic micro-mobility device unless that person wears a helmet. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
MIYAKE, ALCOS, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MURAOKA, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO, Matayoshi |
TRN, JHA |
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HB2517
Higher Education; Credit Transfer
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Establishes a statewide framework for the assessment and the award of academic credit for prior learning acquired through military service, workforce training, apprenticeships, professional certifications, and other structured learning experiences outside of traditional classrooms. |
(H)
2/6/2026- The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GARRETT |
HED, FIN |
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HB2518 HD1
University of Hawaii System; Facilities and Student Housing; Master Plan; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to develop a facilities and student housing master plan. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Re-referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 14 |
GARRETT |
HED, FIN |
SB3286 |
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HB2519 HD2
UH; Fiscal Autonomy; UH Budget Stabilization Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes block appropriations and increases fiscal flexibility for the University of Hawaii. Establishes a University of Hawaii Budget Stabilization Fund, authorizes limited procurement and fiscal exemptions, and implements performance‑based funding metrics. Requires annual fiscal and performance reporting to the Legislature and provides a transition framework for the move to block budgeting. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
GARRETT |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2520
DBEDT; Income Tax; Tax Credit for Research Activities; Base Amount; Annual Cap; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Clarifies that references to the base amount in section 41, Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall not apply to the tax credit for research activities, and that the tax credit for qualified research expenses may be claimed without regard to expenses in previous years. Increases the annual cap on the total amount of credits that may be certified by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
TODD |
ECD, FIN |
SB3217 |
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HB2521
DOTAX; General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Groceries; Health Care; Utilities
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts from the general excise tax the sale of groceries, health care services, and utility services. Defines terms. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
PIERICK, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2522
Taxation; Income Tax; Repeal; DoTax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates the Hawaii state income tax starting with the 2028 taxable year. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report to address the expected tax revenue shortfall and to propose conforming amendments to the Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
FIN |
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HB2523
DOE; Repair Dashboard; Status; Transparency
RELATING TO SCHOOL REPAIRS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish an electronic dashboard on its website that details the status of repair projects at all department schools. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
PIERICK, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2524
Audit; Auditor; DOE
RELATING TO AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Requires the Auditor to conduct an audit of the Department of Education focusing on financial efficiency and administrative overhead costs affecting department of education schools on the island of Oahu. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to EDN, LMG, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
PIERICK, GARCIA, GEDEON, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
EDN, LMG, FIN |
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HB2525
Police Officer Retention and Housing Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a refundable income tax credit for the retention and housing of certain police officers. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
PIERICK, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU |
JHA, ECD, FIN |
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HB2526
Department of Taxation; Income Tax Credit; Hurricane Resistance Retrofit; General Excise Tax; Rate Reduction
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for a certain percentage of expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices or to purchase, install, or construct, a hurricane shelter on the taxpayer's property. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of a concrete certified hurricane-resistant residential project or certain hurricane-resistant components of a high-rise condominium. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Sunsets 12/31/2030. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to PBS/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
IWAMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, MURAOKA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, SHIMIZU, Reyes Oda |
PBS/ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2884 |
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HB2527
Military Benefits, Entitlements, or Privileges; Hawaii Revised Statutes; Repeal
RELATING TO MILITARY BENEFITS.
Repeals portions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes that confer special benefits, protections, privileges, or entitlements to members of the United States armed forces in the State in the event that the United States government or any agency or entity of the United States government commences condemnation proceedings of any land or interest in land owned or held by the State. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to PBS/ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
IWAMOTO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, PERRUSO |
PBS/ECD, JHA, FIN |
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HB2528
Constitutional Amendment; Elections; Ranked-Choice Voting; Primary Elections; Repeal (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE RANKED-CHOICE VOTING IN ELECTIONS AND ELIMINATE PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to require the use of ranked-choice voting in all elections and eliminate primary elections. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
IWAMOTO, HUSSEY, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
JHA, FIN |
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HB2529
CIP; Thirteenth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTEENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirteenth representative district. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
POEPOE |
FIN |
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HB2530
DOE; Teachers; Student-to-Teacher Ratios; Class Sizes
RELATING TO TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIOS.
Requires the Board of Education and collective bargaining units to calculate student-to-teacher ratios for class sizes according to a prescribed method to promote quality education and positive student-teacher interactions. Informs parents if changes to class sizes are needed. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
REYES ODA, ALCOS, COCHRAN, GARCIA, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, WOODSON, Kila |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2531
DOE; Student Voter Preregistration or Registration; Department Schools; Charter Schools
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Ensures Department of Education and charter school students receive nonpartisan information, before reaching voting age, on how to properly preregister or register to vote. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
REYES ODA, ALCOS, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KONG, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MURAOKA, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, WOODSON |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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HB2532 HD1
Hawaiian Flag; Display; Condominiums; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.
Requires cooperative housing corporations, planned community associations, and condominium associations to allow owners to display the Hawaiian flag within the owner's property. Allows reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on Hawaiian flag displays to protect a substantial interest of the association or corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
REYES ODA, ALCOS, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GEDEON, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MURAOKA, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SHIMIZU, TAM, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
CAA, CPC, JHA |
SB2795 |
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HB2533 HD1
DOE; Teachers; Additional Benefits or Credits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to provide additional benefits to: (1) teachers with special assignments where their duties and responsibilities are greater than their ordinary duties and responsibilities; (2) teachers in Hawaiian language medium education whose responsibilities are greater or unique and require additional language skills; and (3) teachers at special needs schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
REYES ODA, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2534 HD1
DOE; Robotics; Interscholastic Sport; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ROBOTICS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to establish robotics as an interscholastic sport. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/20/2026- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
REYES ODA, ALCOS, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KONG, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2535
Liquor Licensing; Small Craft Producer Pub; Manufacturing Limits; Recyclable Containers; Increase
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Authorizes an increase in the volume of manufactured alcoholic beverages permissible under a small craft producer pub license. Increases the amount of alcohol manufactured on small craft producer pub licensees' premises that may be sold in recyclable containers. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to ECD, CPC, referral sheet 6 |
AMATO, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
ECD, CPC |
SB2913 |
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HB2536
Health Insurance; DCCA; Office of Payment Monitoring; Prompt Payment; Reimbursement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL BILLING.
Establishes the Office of Payment Monitoring within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to monitor and enforce prompt payment of clean claims for reimbursement from health or sickness insurers. Appropriates moneys. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
AMATO, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
CPC, FIN |
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HB2537
Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities; Prior Authorization; Artificial Intelligence; Automated Decision Support Tools; Utilization Review; Protected Health Information; Data Protection; Offshoring; Reporting Requirements; Insurance Commissioner
RELATING TO THE PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS.
Establishes patient rights with respect to timely access to specialists and referrals and prior authorization determination timelines. Establishes certain requirements for health carriers for prior authorization determinations. Establishes certain requirements for the use of automated decision support tools for claims determinations and utilization review. Requires health carriers to establish certain safeguards for protected health information. Establishes certain reporting requirements for network adequacy. Establishes certain provider protections. Expands the Insurance Commissioner's enforcement authority. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 6 |
AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HLT, CPC |
SB3027 |
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HB2538
CIP; Eleventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh representative district. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
AMATO |
FIN |
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HB2539
Law Enforcement; Recording; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Establishes the right of a person to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for any violation of the right to record law enforcement activities. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 6 |
BELATTI, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
JHA |
SB2145 |
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HB2540 HD2 SD2
Law Enforcement Officers; Law Enforcement Agencies; Facial Coverings; Visible Identification; Civil Immigration Enforcement
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits with certain exceptions, the use of facial coverings and requires visible identification by law enforcement officers and their vehicles in the performance of their duties. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to establish policies regarding state and county cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement officers from prolonging a stop to inquire about a person's civil immigration status. Establishes criminal offenses for use of a mask or facial covering by a law enforcement officer, lack of visible identification, and unauthorized civil immigration arrest or detention. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM |
PSM/EIG, JDC |
SB3322 |
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HB2541
Anti-discrimination; Prohibitions; Immigration Status
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits discrimination based on a person's immigration status. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to ECD, LAB, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
BELATTI, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, SOUZA |
ECD, LAB, JHA |
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HB2542
CIP; Fiftieth Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTIETH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the fiftieth representative district. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
LEE, M. |
FIN |
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HB2543
CIP; Second Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SECOND REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the second representative district. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY |
FIN |
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HB2544 HD1 SD1
DLNR; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court; Transaction Fees
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.
Makes permanent, rather than repealing upon the adoption of relevant administrative rules, the Department of Land and Natural Resources' authority to establish a transaction fee for certain services rendered by the Bureau of Conveyances for each recording in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court. Amends the authorized uses of moneys in the Bureau of Conveyances Special Fund. Repeals language that required the Bureau of Conveyances' microfilm fees to be established by rules. Effective 7/1/3026. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, HASHEM, MORIKAWA |
WLA, WAM |
SB2306 |
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HB2545 HD1 SD1
HTDC; DOE; Small Business Innovation Research Matching Program; STEM Education Outreach Program; Economic Diversification Strategic Plan; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Matching Program. Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to establish a STEM education outreach program, under which recipients of funds from the SBIR Matching Program must deliver presentations to public school students. Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to develop an Economic Diversification Strategic Plan. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for economic diversification and defense ecosystem development. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDT, WAM |
SB3271 |
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HB2546 HD2 SD2
DBEDT; Tax Credit; Research Activities; Qualified High Technology Businesses; Annual Cap; Tax Credit Distribution; Certification
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Amends the tax credit for research activities by: allowing qualifying taxpayers to claim the credit for all qualified research expenses without regard to the amount of expenses for previous years; amending from March 31 to March 1 the deadline for qualified high technology businesses to submit to the Department of Business, Economic development, and Tourism written, certified statements identifying qualified expenditures and the tax amount of tax credits claimed in the previous taxable year; for any taxable year the annual aggregate cap is reached, requiring the credit to be divided between all qualified high technology businesses in proportion to the amount of qualified research expenses claimed; and requiring DBEDT to establish an annual application period and notify each qualified high technology business applicant of the credit amount certified. Applies to costs incurred beginning after 12/31/2025. Repeals the credit on 1/1/2029. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD2) |
(S)
5/1/2026- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:40 PM; Conference Room 309. |
NAKAMURA, HARTSFIELD, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TEMPLO |
EDT, WAM |
SB3213 |
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HB2547 HD1 SD1 CD1
Short-term Investment Grade Corporate Bonds; Director of Finance; State Moneys
RELATING TO CORPORATE BONDS.
Authorizes the Director of Finance to invest certain state moneys in short-term investment grade corporate bonds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
NAKAMURA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TEMPLO |
WAM |
SB3177 |
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HB2548 HD1 SD1
DAB; Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program; Climate Adaptation; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB2097 |
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HB2549 HD1 SD1
DAB; Clean Plant Program; Establishment; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
Establishes a Clean Plant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to support the production, maintenance, and distribution of disease-free, clean plant material to growers, nurseries, and other agricultural producers in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB2098 |
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HB2550
DAB; Akamai Arrival Program; State of Hawaii Biosecurity Declaration; Enforcement
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to enforce the Akamai Arrival Program. Requires DAB to strengthen enforcement of plant and non-domestic animal quarantine and microorganism importations. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
SB2709 |
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HB2551 HD1 SD1
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Area-Wide Fruit Fly Suppression Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for the Area-Wide Fruit Fly Suppression Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
5/1/2026- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:00 PM; Conference Room 411. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB2703 |
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HB2552
DOH; Emergency; Healthcare; Licenses; Waivers; Reports
RELATING TO EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE LICENSURE WAIVERS.
Authorizes the waiver of certain healthcare worker licensure requirements during emergencies. Requires an annual report to the legislature. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT, PBS, CPC, referral sheet 6 |
COCHRAN, BELATTI, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HLT, PBS, CPC |
SB3192 |
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HB2553
SBCC; Alternative Methods of Construction; Procurement; Protests
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Requires the State Building Code Council to provide greater flexibility for the use of alternative materials, designs, or methods of construction within the specifications of the Hawaii state building codes. Authorizes procurement debriefing and award protests for awards that do not account for the alternatives. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
COCHRAN, MURAOKA, SHIMIZU |
WAL, FIN |
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HB2554 HD2
Office of the Governor; State Search and Rescue Coordinator; Pilot Program; Counties; Federal Agencies; Private and Nonprofit Organizations; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Temporarily establishes, within the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator to review, assess, coordinate, prepare, and manage plans and resources for search and rescue operations statewide. Repeals on 6/30/2031. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
COCHRAN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
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HB2555
GET; Exemption; Food; Medical Services; Dental; Cost of Living
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts food and groceries from the general excise tax. Expands the general excise tax exemption implemented in 2024 for certain medical and dental services to include all medical and dental services. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, MURAOKA, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2556
Education; School Safety; Emergency Preparedness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to equip all classroom doors with interior locks, maintain a public address system, feature an emergency access route, and maintain fire alarms. Mandates the establishment of a school emergency management plan. Requires schools to conduct regular testing and emergency preparedness drills. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, GEDEON, KAHALOA, KILA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2557
UH System; Financial Literacy; Program; Budget; Money Management ($)
RELATING TO FINANCIAL LITERACY.
Requires the University of Hawaii System to implement a financial literacy program offered at all campuses at no cost to students. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MATSUMOTO, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GEDEON, KUSCH, LOWEN, MURAOKA, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO, TODD, Kila |
HED, FIN |
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HB2558 HD2
Telehealth; Out-of-State Physicians; Physician-Patient Relationship
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Authorizes out-of-state physicians who are licensed and in good standing in the state in which they reside to provide an initial consultation via telehealth to a patient located in the State, under certain conditions. Clarifies that a physician-patient relationship may be established with an out-of-state physician via telehealth under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC. |
MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, WOODSON |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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HB2559 HD1
Real Estate Brokers; Private Listing; Off-Market Listing; Sellers; Disclosure; Disciplinary Action
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE.
Requires a licensed real estate broker or salesperson to provide written disclosure to the seller when marketing residential real property through a private or off-market listing. Includes failure to provide the written disclosure as grounds for disciplinary action against a licensed real estate broker or salesperson. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, MURAOKA, PIERICK, SHIMIZU |
HSG, CPC |
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HB2560 HD2
DHS; DOE; Homelessness; Pilot Program; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Financial Stabilization Assistance
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a two-year-pilot program within the Department of Human Services to provide temporary financial stabilization assistance to families with students identified as experiencing homelessness. Funds the program through the Department of Human Services using allowable Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds. Requires Department of Education Complex Area Community Homeless Concerns Liaison to make approved purchases. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/3/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OLDS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO |
EDN, HSH, FIN |
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HB2561 HD2
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Feral Chickens; Prohibition; Fines; Enforcement; Appropriation
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
Declares feral chickens on public lands as a public nuisance and controllable pest in a city with a population of three hundred thousand or more. Prohibits supporting feral chickens on public lands, including by feeding chickens. Prohibits the abandonment of chickens on public lands or on private property without consent. Establishes fines and authorized enforcing agencies. Appropriates funds for the receipt, handling, and humane disposition of feral chickens that have already been caught. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/20/2026- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
OLDS, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
AEN/WLA, WAM/JDC |
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HB2562
DLIR; DOH; Health Care Worker Safety; Health Care Facilities; Workplace Violence Prevention
RELATING TO WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS.
Establishes statewide health care worker safety and workplace violence prevention requirements for health care facilities. Requires enforcement by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations in coordination with the Department of Health. |
(H)
2/6/2026- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OLDS, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HARTSFIELD, HUSSEY, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
HLT, LAB, FIN |
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HB2563
Department of Education; Phones; Related Devices; Ban
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to adopt a policy that bans the use of phones and related devices by students during school hours, except for instructional purposes, to begin in the 2027-2028 school year. |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WOODSON, ALCOS, GARCIA, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDN, JHA |
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HB2564 HD1
Charter Schools; Facilities Funding; Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Authorizes the funding for rental or lease of facilities by legislative appropriations and bond authorizations to the state public charter school commission for the design, planning, construction, repair, and maintenance of public charter school improvements. Appropriates general funds for infrastructure costs, rental or lease assistance, and the repair and maintenance of network infrastructure for charter schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
WOODSON, ALCOS, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARCIA, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2565 HD1
DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Education Week; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to provide monetary awards to educators who are recognized by the legislature, during education week, for their accomplishments, excellence in teaching, leadership, and service. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
WOODSON, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
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HB2566 HD1
Special Number Plates; Special License Plates; Civil Air Patrol
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates for members of the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
WOODSON, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARCIA, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA |
CAA, PBS, FIN |
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HB2567 HD1 SD1
DOE; BOE; Superintendent-Level Positions; Cap; Complex Area Superintendents; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a cap on the total number of superintendent-level positions within the Department of Education, with certain exceptions. Defines "superintendent-level position". Authorizes the Board of Education to conduct a written performance evaluation of each Complex Area Superintendent every two years. Appropriates funds to establish two Deputy Superintendent positions within the Office of the Superintendent. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
WOODSON |
EDU/WAM |
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HB2568 HD1
Vertical Filming; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Fees; Hawaii Film Studio
RELATING TO THE FILM INDUSTRY.
Increases the fee amount collected from taxpayers claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit and requires a portion of funds collected to be used to support the vertical film industry in the State. Expands the funding sources of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund to include revenues received by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from managing the Hawaii Film Studio. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
HOLT, ALCOS, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAM, Amato, Reyes Oda |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2569
Outdoor Advertising; Digital Outdoor Signage Devices; Waikiki Special District; Ordinance; Stadium Development District; Stadium Authority
RELATING TO OUTDOOR SIGNAGE.
Requires the display of outdoor advertising devices, including digital outdoor signage devices, to be allowed within the Waikiki Special District and requires the adoption of necessary county ordinances. Allows the display of outdoor advertising devices, including digital outdoor signage devices, within the Stadium Development District with the authorization of the Stadium Authority. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to ECD/TOU, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HOLT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, SOUZA, Amato |
ECD/TOU, WAL, FIN |
SB2353 |
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HB2570 HD1
DBEDT; DOH; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; Licensing; Operators; Suppliers; General Excise Tax; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA/CPC with Representative(s) Chun, Souza, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Belatti, Cochran, Garcia, Garrett, Gedeon, Grandinetti, Hussey, Kapela, Kila, Lowen, Marten, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Takayama, Templo voting no (20) and none excused (0). |
HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MORIKAWA, OLDS |
ECD, JHA/CPC, FIN |
SB3303 |
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HB2571
DAB; Grant Writer; Position; Permanent; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and converts the position from temporary to permanent. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HOLT, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
AGR, FIN |
SB2319 |
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HB2572 HD1
DAB; Subsistence-Plus Gardening Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUBSISTENCE GARDENING.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity a three-year Subsistence-Plus Gardening Pilot Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
HOLT, ALCOS, BELATTI, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
AGR, FIN |
SB2704 |
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HB2573 HD1
DAB; LCC; DHRD; DLE; Agriculture and Biosecurity Workforce Development Pilot Program; Report
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a five-year agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii's Leeward Community College, Department of Human Resources Development, and Department of Law Enforcement. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
HOLT, ALCOS, BELATTI, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
AGR, HED, FIN |
SB2706 |
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HB2574
Preschool Open Doors Program; Eligibility; Foster Children; Foster Parents
RELATING TO THE PRESCHOOL OPEN DOORS PROGRAM.
Clarifies that the Preschool Open Doors Program is open to all children, including children in foster care, who meet the eligibility requirements of the program. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
MARTEN |
HSH, FIN |
SB3299 |
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HB2575 HD1
DOTAX; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Rental Motor Vehicles; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies. Appropriates funds for a position in the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, POEPOE |
CPN/EDT, WAM |
SB2594 |
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HB2576 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOH; Healthcare Facilities; Background Checks; Applicants; Operators
RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Clarifies and streamlines background check requirements for healthcare facility applicants, operators, and direct patient access employees. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, HARTSFIELD, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, JDC |
SB3207 |
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HB2577
Electronic Literary Materials; Licensing
RELATING TO LICENSING OF ELECTRONIC LITERARY MATERIAL.
Establishes limits and restrictions on licensing contracts between libraries and publishers for electronic literary materials and provides options for remedy. Suspends enforcement until at least one other state enacts a similar law. |
(H)
2/17/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
EDN, FIN |
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HB2578 HD1 SD1
General Excise Tax; Personal Liability; Due Process; Appeals
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR TAX.
Provides that a determination of personal liability for another person's unpaid general excise taxes is an assessment subject to the due process procedures and appeals available for other assessments. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKENOUCHI |
JDC, WAM |
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HB2579
DHS; Child Welfare Services; Interviews; Recordings; Penalty; GRACIE Act
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to record any child welfare interview conducted by the Department when administering certain child welfare services. Requires the Department to store the recordings for a minimum of five years and under certain conditions. Prohibits the sharing of the recordings unless certain conditions are met. Establishes criminal penalties for violating prohibitions against sharing of the recordings. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, GEDEON, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TEMPLO |
HSH, JHA, FIN |
SB2481 |
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HB2580
DCCA; Condominiums; Condominium Associations; Ombudsman's Office; Dispute Intervention and Resolution; Complaints and Enforcement Officers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Updates the Condominium Property Act to integrate the role and functions of the ombudsman's office for condominium associations. Appropriates funds from the Condominium Education Trust Fund for establishment of the Ombudsman's Office for Condominium Associations. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
GARCIA, ALCOS, GEDEON, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TEMPLO, Kila |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB2581 HD2 SD2
HIEMA; Emergency Management; Emergency Powers; Disasters; Emergencies; Hawaii Community Resilience Hub Program; Preparedness; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Establishes the Hawaii Community Resilience Hub Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to support the development of community-based resilience hubs across the State and leverage federal, philanthropic, and private-sector funding for disaster preparedness and climate resilience. Requires the Agency to identify locations on each island that can be used as state disaster response and mitigation hubs when a state of emergency is declared. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2) |
(S)
5/1/2026- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:51 PM; Conference Room 016. |
POEPOE |
PSM, WAM |
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HB2582 HD2
Public Land Trust Working Group; OHA; Public Land Trust; Inventory; Financial Reporting and Accounting; Reports
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Amends the membership and responsibilities of the Public Land Trust Working Group established under Act 226, SLH 2022. Requires the Working Group to submit four reports to the Legislature: by 8/1/2027, a first interim report regarding Act 178, SLH 2006, financial reporting and accounting; by 12/1/2027, a second interim report regarding the public land trust inventory; by 6/1/2028, a third interim report that includes a preliminary draft of findings and recommendations regarding Act 178 financial reporting and accounting and the public land trust inventory; and by 10/1/2028, a final report that includes proposed legislation. Authorizes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to provide administrative support to the Working Group in coordination with a third-party consultant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
HWN, WAM |
SB3307 |
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HB2583 HD1 SD1 CD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Program; Credit Enhancement; Loan Loss Reserves; Small Businesses; Special Fund; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to expand micro-lending capacity by providing state‑funded loan loss reserves or other credit enhancement that absorbs first losses on qualified micro-loans made by participating lenders to Hawaii small businesses. Allows borrower fees and state matching contributions to capitalize lender-held loan loss reserve accounts. Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds out of the Special Fund. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
EDT, WAM/CPN |
SB3165 |
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HB2584 HD1 SD1
OHA; Public Land Trust; Temporary Increase in Funding
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST.
Temporarily increases the total amount of public land trust revenues transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, EVSLIN, HOLT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
HWN, WAM |
SB3308 |
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HB2585 HD3 SD1
Statewide Agricultural Tourism Standards Task Force; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Establishes the Statewide Agricultural Tourism Standards Task Force. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WLA/AEN/EDT, WAM |
SB3298 |
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HB2586 HD2
DOTAX; DHHL; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Rental Motor Vehicles; Position; Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies and requires the revenue to be deposited into the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Establishes the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Appropriates funds for a position in the Department of Taxation. Appropriates funds out of the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Gedeon, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (6) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KILA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, POEPOE |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
SB2784 |
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HB2587 HD1
Employment Classification; Delivery Drivers; Covered Employment
RELATING TO LABOR.
Clarifies the employment status of certain delivery drivers under state laws related to workers' compensation, wage and hour, temporary disability insurance, family leave, tax classification of business relationships, and unemployment insurance by establishing conditions under which delivery drivers are deemed employees of the business operating the delivery program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
QUINLAN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
LAB, JHA |
SB3292 |
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HB2588
American Sign Language; Interpreter Training Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING.
Establishes an American Sign Language Program at the University of Hawaii and appropriates funding for the program. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
QUINLAN, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HOLT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
HED, FIN |
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HB2589 HD1
Driving Without a License; Penalties; Negligent Homicide
RELATING TO DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE.
Clarifies that negligent homicide in the first degree shall include situations where a person causes the death of another person while operating a vehicle without a valid license. Establishes that a violation of this provision shall be a class B felony, with escalation to a class A felony when the person has two or more prior convictions for driving without a valid license within five years. Clarifies what constitutes a prior conviction for driving without a valid license. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
QUINLAN, HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA |
TRN, JHA |
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HB2590 HD1 SD1
Income Tax; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; General Excise Tax; Partial Exemption for Motion Picture Project Employers; Loan-out Companies; Withholding
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Imposes the manufacturing general excise tax rate on motion picture, digital media, and film productions and repeals the provision in the definition of "qualified production costs" that applied the term to mean costs incurred that are subject to the highest general excise tax rate. Exempts from the general excise tax certain amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client company equal to amounts that are disbursed by the motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits and payments to loan-out companies. Requires persons making payment to a loan-out company and claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit to deduct and withhold an amount exceeding the amount actually due for all payments made to the loan-out company for services performed in the State. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
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3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
QUINLAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EDT, WAM |
SB2796 |
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HB2591
Chief Data Officer; Open Data Portal; Comprehensive Hawaii Data Hub; Artificial Intelligence; Governance Tools; State Departments and Agencies; Artificial Intelligence Chatbot; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Requires the Chief Data Officer to enhance the State's open data portal website through the phased development and publishing of an artificial intelligence chatbot and necessary data visualizations on statewide shared data sets to assist the public in navigating the open data portal website and finding information about statewide services across state departments and agencies. Requires the Chief Data Officer to develop a system to evaluate and select for procurement artificial intelligence governance tools for use by state departments and agencies and establish a mechanism for reporting and publication of artificial intelligence use cases and artificial intelligence vendors used by the departments and agencies. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
QUINLAN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO, Evslin |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2592 HD2 SD2 CD1
Mauna Kea; MKSOA; UH; Transfer; Transition Period; Lease Transfer; BLNR; DLNR; Continuity of Plans and Administrative Rules; Sovereign Immunity; Extension; Reversion
RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY.
Part II: Clarifies the powers of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority so that it may carry out its intended duties regarding land use on Mauna Kea. Adds reversion dates of 6/30/2028 and 12/31/2029 if the deadline to adopt a management plan or to submit proposed administrative rules to the Governor is not met; extends the transition period to 12/1/2029; clarifies that the oversight and interest of MKSOA in the Mauna Kea lands shall be no more than what is expressly granted in chapter 195H, HRS; and clarifies that title to Mauna Kea lands shall remain with the State. Part III: Provides that the existing plans and administrative rules adopted or developed by UH under which Mauna Kea is currently governed remain in effect until plans and administrative rules adopted by MKSOA take effect. Part IV: Clarifies that MKSOA has state sovereign immunity. Part V: Authorizes MKSOA to extend leases and subleases before the transfer, for up to an additional ten-year term. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
KUSCH, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, TARNAS |
WAL, HED, JHA, FIN |
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HB2593 HD1
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Existing Leases and Subleases; Extension
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
Authorizes the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to an additional ten-year term. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC. |
KUSCH, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, TARNAS |
WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC |
SB3310 |
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HB2594 HD1 SD1
DAB; Insurance; Small Agricultural Producers; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study on insurance coverage for small agricultural producers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
AEN, WAM |
SB2317 |
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HB2595 HD1 SD1
DAB; Agriculture; Regional Agriculture Feasibility; Food Systems Planning; Study; Working Group; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REGIONAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION.
Establishes the Regional Agricultural Feasibility and Food Systems Production Studies Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide coordinated, region‑specific agricultural production and crop feasibility analysis across the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HOLT, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
AEN, WAM |
SB3258 |
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HB2596
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Invasive Species Council; Invasive Plant Species; Labeling; Weed Risk Assessment
RELATING TO PLANTS.
Requires persons who sell or offer plants for sale at retail to provide information on the risk of invasiveness of the plant species. Requires the Invasive Species Council to develop a labeling system for plants that displays the plants' weed risk assessments. Establishes fines for violations. Effective 1/1/2027. |
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2/6/2026- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KUSCH, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS |
AGR, CPC, JHA |
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HB2597 HD1 SD1
Chief Data Officer; Open Data Portal; Comprehensive Hawaii Data Hub; Artificial Intelligence; Governance Tools; State Departments and Agencies; Artificial Intelligence Chatbot; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Requires the Chief Data Officer to enhance the State's open data portal website through the phased development and publishing of an artificial intelligence chatbot and necessary data visualizations on statewide shared data sets to assist the public. Requires the Chief Data Officer to develop a system to evaluate and select artificial intelligence governance tools for use by state departments and agencies and establish a mechanism for reporting and publication of artificial intelligence use cases and artificial intelligence vendors used by the departments and agencies. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1) |
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3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ICHIYAMA, GARRETT, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KONG, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
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HB2598
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Hawaii Made IT Program; Information Technology; Vendors; Certification
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish the Hawaii Made IT Program to certify local information technology vendors for use by state and county agencies in procurement. Establishes vendor requirements. Establishes reporting requirements. |
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2/11/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ICHIYAMA, BELATTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, YAMASHITA |
ECD, FIN |
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HB2599 HD1 SD1
DLNR; DAR; Aquatic Life; Herbivores; Coral-Reef Resilience; Reports
RELATING TO AQUATIC PROTECTION.
Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to: manage the aquatic life and aquatic resources of the State, giving the highest priority to protecting, restoring, and maintaining ecosystem integrity and using the best peer-reviewed scientific data available; maintain reefs and each native species within them at levels no less than the best peer-reviewed science suggests is able to comfortably withstand the worst coral bleaching events and other likely threats to reef ecosystem health in the subsequent five decades; and set goals, make plans, and take action to substantially increase coral-reef resilience with annual reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
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4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
WLA, WAM |
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HB2600 HD1
Office of the Public Defender; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
Appropriates funds to the Office of the Public Defender for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Deputy Public Defender III position. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
SB2919 |
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HB2601
DBEDT; Economic Development; Trade-Oriented Production Capacity Grant Program; Establishment; Manufacturing; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRADE-ORIENTED PRODUCTION CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes the Trade-Oriented Production Capacity Grant Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that expand the State's manufacturing and production capacity for trade. Provides grants for equipment, automation, and facility improvements that directly increase output, efficiency, and competitiveness for eligible businesses, with required private-sector matching funds. Prioritizes traded-sector businesses with interstate or international market potential to help generate measurable near-term trade and economic returns. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
ECD, FIN |
SB3049 |
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HB2602 HD2
DBEDT; Travel; Tourism; Sustainable Infrastructure; Climate Resilience; Matching Grant Program; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the sustainable tourism infrastructure matching grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
TAM, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU |
TOU/ECD, EEP, FIN |
SB3228 |
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HB2603 HD1
DBEDT; DOT; Permits; Facilitated Application Process; Digital Portal ($)
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process to obtain a permit and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to select projects to participate in the facilitated application process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAM, AMATO, GEDEON, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
ECD, WAL, FIN |
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HB2604 HD2
Performing Arts Ticket Surcharge; Performing Arts Grants Special Fund
RELATING TO PERFORMING ARTS.
Establishes a performing arts ticket surcharge on the primary ticket sale price for certain performing arts events held in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/23/2026- The committee on WLA deferred the measure. |
KAPELA, BELATTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, Kila |
EDT/WLA, CPN/WAM |
SB3330 |
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HB2605 HD1
Arts and Health; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Specialized Arts Programs; Therapeutic Arts Interventions; Underserved and Neurodiverse Populations; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Establishes a position within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to support implementation and coordination of specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved and neurodiverse populations. Appropriates funds for the position, programs, and interventions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAM |
CAA, FIN |
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HB2606 HD2 SD1
State Building Code Council; Off-site Construction; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
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5/1/2026- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:49 PM; Conference Room 016. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HARTSFIELD, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
PSM, WAM |
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HB2607
Artificial Intelligence; Deepfakes; Publicity Rights
RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
Protects a person's right to publicity from artificial intelligence deepfakes. |
(H)
2/6/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LA CHICA, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM |
ECD, JHA |
SB2076 |
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HB2608 HD1
High-efficiency Electric Water Heating Systems; Heat Pumps; Building Permit Variances
RELATING TO WATER HEATING SYSTEMS.
Authorizes building permit variances for certain high-efficiency electric water heating systems utilizing heat pump technology. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2026- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
LA CHICA |
EIG, CPN |
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HB2609
PUC; Portable Solar Generation Device; Condominiums; Requirements; Registration; Online System; Reports
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Defines "portable solar generation device" and establishes certain requirements for their regulation and use exclusively within units in condominiums organized pursuant to Chapter 514B, HRS. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an online registration system. Clarifies that portable solar generation devices are subject to certain approval procedures for installation in condominiums. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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2/2/2026- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
LA CHICA, BELATTI, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2902 |
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HB2610
CIP; Thirty-seventh Representative District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-SEVENTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the thirty-seventh representative district. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
LA CHICA |
FIN |
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HB2611
AG; Antitrust; Rental Housing; Price-fixing; Public Education Program; Penalties
RELATING TO ANTITRUST.
Prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and undertake a public education program regarding the prohibition. Establishes fines and penalties. |
(H)
2/11/2026- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, COCHRAN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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HB2612 HD1
Mortgages; Debt; Secured Transactions
RELATING TO MORTGAGES.
Clarifies that a mortgage does not exist independent of the debt it secures and shall not be independently enforceable from the debt. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU |
CPC, JHA |
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HB2613
Hemp; Cannabinoids Drink Products; Sale; Penalties
RELATING TO HEMP.
Permits the sale of commercial drink products that contain no more than 10 milligrams of hemp-derived cannabinoids to persons twenty-one years of age or older. Establishes penalties for the sale or furnishing of cannabinoid drink products to, and the purchase or possession of cannabinoid drink products by, persons under twenty-one years of age. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
GRANDINETTI, COCHRAN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, PERRUSO |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
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HB2614 HD1 SD1
DCCA; OCP; Unfair and Deceptive Practices; Cosmetics; Returns and Refunds
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE PRACTICES.
Requires merchants that sell cosmetics to accept returns of new or unopened goods within specified timeframes. Clarifies the definition of "conspicuous sign" and expands required placement of return and refund policy signage. Beginning 7/1/2027, requires merchants that receive three or more warning letters from the Office of Consumer Protection of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for failure to post required signage to display standardized return and refund policy signs provided by the Office. Establishes exemptions for certain merchants. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GRANDINETTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA |
CPN, WAM |
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HB2615
Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court; Recording of Instruments
RELATING TO THE RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS.
Authorizes the recording of a notice of pendency of investigation in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court to alert potential purchasers or encumbrancers to investigations of reported or suspected violations of law concerning real property or affecting the title to, or the right of possession of, real property. Specifies the requirements, contents, effect, and procedures for the expiration or expungement of the notice. Requires the registrar to accept for recordation notices of pendency of investigation submitted by authorized government agencies. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 6 |
GRANDINETTI, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, PERRUSO, TARNAS |
WAL, JHA |
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HB2616 HD2
HCDA; Banyan Drive; Banyan Drive-Makaokū Community Development District; New Special Fund; Powers and Duties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE-MAKAOKŪ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Banyan Drive-Makaokū Community Development District as an entity within the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Establishes the Banyan Drive-Makaokū Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Authority as it relates to the new development district and amends the composition of the Authority to include representatives of the new development district. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM. |
TODD, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, NAKAMURA, QUINLAN |
EDT/WLA, WAM |
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HB2617 HD1
UH Hilo; College of Hawaiian Language; Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach; Imiloa Astronomy Center; Hawaiian Language; Hawaiian Early Learning; Revolving Fund; Trust Fund; Uses
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Authorizes the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund to include moneys from any revenue source and requires expenditures in the fund to be used to support the Imiloa Astronomy Center. Requires the Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund to support the Hawaiian-Language-Medium Education Pathway. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund and the Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
TODD |
HED, JHA, FIN |
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HB2618 HD1
Climate Change and Tourism Destination Management; Projects; Expenditure Request; Governor
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes a Green Fee Special Fund to receive an allocation of green fee revenues. Establishes various special funds to receive allocations of green fee revenues. Requires the Governor to request, through a bill separate from the budget or supplemental budget, an amount that approximates green fee revenues subtracted from the amounts allocated to the various funds to be expended for certain climate change and tourism destination management projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/20/2026- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
LOWEN, NAKAMURA, TAM, TODD |
EDT/WLA/AEN, WAM |
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HB2619 HD2 SD1
DOH; Farm Kitchens; Home Kitchens; Homemade Food Products; Rules
RELATING TO HOMEMADE FOOD PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules for the regulation of farm kitchens producing homemade food products that are no more stringent than those for home kitchens producing homemade food products. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, HARTSFIELD, HUSSEY, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB3302 |
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HB2620
Constitutional Amendment; Legislative Referendum (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR REFERENDUM.
Proposes a constitutional amendment for the establishment of a legislative referendum process that allows the Legislature to refer acts to voters for approval or rejection. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to LMG, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
AMATO |
LMG, JHA, FIN |
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HB2621 HD2
DOE; Student Misconduct; Data Collection; Analysis; Report
RELATING TO STUDENT MISCONDUCT.
Requires public schools to report to the Department of Education any incident involving physical violence. Requires the Department of Education to collect and maintain data on incidents involving physical violence at public schools and make such data publicly available. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/20/2026- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
KAPELA |
EDU, JDC |
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HB2622 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Limited English Proficiency; Language Access; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to increase access to bilingual resources and services for residents with limited English proficiency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
HUSSEY, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
PSM, WAM |
SB3239 |
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HB2623
Income Tax; Wealth Proceeds Surcharge
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a wealth proceeds surcharge on high-income individuals, estates, and trusts. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 6 |
HUSSEY, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
FIN |
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HB2624
Counties; Boards of Water Supply; Renewable Energy; Subcounty Governing Entities; Budget Allocation Process
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
PART I: Authorizes county boards of water supply to produce, use, and sell electricity generated from renewable energy sources. PART II: Authorizes counties to establish a process by which subcounty governing entities can designate funding streams within the county budget and submit budget allocation resolutions to county councils. |
(H)
2/2/2026- Referred to EEP, WAL, CPC, referral sheet 6 |
HUSSEY, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
EEP, WAL, CPC |
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HB2625
HHFDC; Vacant and Blighted Residential Property Redevelopment Program; Revolving Fund; Real Property Tax Exemption; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Vacant and Blighted Residential Property Redevelopment Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Appropriates funds. |
(H)
2/6/2026- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HUSSEY |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
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