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SB1
Real Property; Agricultural Lands; HDOA; AG; Restrictions on Foreign Ownership; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in agricultural lands. Establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, JDC/WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE, FEVELLA |
AEN/WLA, JDC/WAM |
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SB4
DLNR; OHA; Royal Mausoleum; Mauna Ala; Stewardship
RELATING TO THE ROYAL MAUSOLEUM.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer the stewardship of the Royal Mausoleum, Mauna Ala, to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, WAM. |
INOUYE |
HWN/WLA, WAM |
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SB6
BLNR; DLNR; DOCARE; Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Conservation District; Natural Resource Management; Emergency Response
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district; provided that the Board of Land and Natural Resources upholds its affirmative and non-transferable duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians as articulated in the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies that the natural resource management enforcement and emergency response over Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2026. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG |
WLA/HWN, JDC |
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SB9
UH; Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PLANT-BASED BUILDING MATERIALS.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the establishment and administration of the Plant-Based Building Materials Working Group to study how best to develop the plant-based building materials industry in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
INOUYE |
EDU, WAM |
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SB16
Aquaculture; Aquarium Fish Permit; Aquaculture Research
RELATING TO AQUARIUM FISH PERMITS.
Exempts persons engaging in aquaculture research from the aquarium fish permit requirement. Defines aquaculture research. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WLA/AEN, WAM |
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SB17
OPSD; Wildfire Mitigation Working Group; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WILDFIRE MITIGATION.
Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to provide administrative support to the working group. Makes appropriations. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to PSM/WLA, WAM. |
INOUYE |
PSM/WLA, WAM |
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SB20
DLNR; Green Jobs Youth Corps Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE GREEN JOBS YOUTH CORPS.
Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to continue the Green Jobs Youth Corps program. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WLA, WAM |
HB316 |
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SB22
Fisheries; Environmental Review; Exemption
RELATING TO FISHERIES.
Exempts actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki |
WLA/AEN, JDC |
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SB28
Land Use Commission; 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. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO |
WLA, JDC |
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SB29
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; Vehicle License Recovery Fees; Fees; Weight Taxes
RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Repeals the definition of "vehicle license recovery fees". Limits to vehicle license and registration fees and weight taxes the fees and taxes that a motor vehicle lessor may pass on to a lessee. Amends the prorated amount of vehicle license and registration fees and weight taxes that a motor vehicle lessor may pass on to a lessee. Repeals the requirement that rental car companies submit annual audits to the Office of Consumer Protection of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, CPN. |
CHANG, FEVELLA |
TRS, CPN |
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SB36
LUC; Counties; County General Plan; State Land Use Urban District Boundaries; Reclassification
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
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. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
WLA/EIG, JDC |
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SB41
Conveyance Tax; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Allocations
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Allocates ten per cent of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Removes the annual cap on conveyance taxes paid into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Moriwaki |
HOU/WLA, WAM |
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SB45
Negligent Homicide in the First Degree; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Financial Support; Children
RELATING TO RESTITUTION.
Provides for the making of restitution by a defendant who has been convicted of violating section 707-702.5(1)(a), HRS, where the violation caused the death of a parent or legal guardian of a child. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
CHANG |
TRS, JDC |
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SB77
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 not less than ninety-nine years from chapters 516 and 516D, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to CPN/WLA, JDC. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPN/WLA, JDC |
HB528 |
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SB85
DOE; University of Hawaii; School Facilities Authority; County Permit Exemptions; Repetitive Construction
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority. Repeals 1/1/2030. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EIG/EDU, JDC. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LEE, C., Moriwaki |
EIG/EDU, JDC |
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SB87
UH; Mental Health Practitioners; Division of Student Success; Counseling and Student Development Center; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish three additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, LEE, C., Fukunaga, McKelvey |
EDU, WAM |
HB842 |
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SB96
DLE; Traffic Cameras; Citations; Mail; Motor Vehicles; Traffic Code
RELATING TO TRAFFIC CITATIONS.
Authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to establish traffic cameras and issue a citation by mail for certain violations of traffic-related laws. Establishes that intentional destruction or damage to a traffic camera is a class C felony. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Kanuha, Wakai |
PSM/TRS, JDC |
HB334 |
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SB98
Low-Speed Electric Bicycles; Minimum Age; Increase
RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Increases the minimum age to operate a low-speed electric bicycle from fifteen to sixteen years of age. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIM, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Wakai |
TRS, JDC |
HB236 |
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SB110
Department of Health; Wetlands; Isolated Wetlands; State Waters; Water Pollution
RELATING TO WATER.
Defines "isolated wetlands" and "wetlands". Clarifies the definition of "state waters" to include wetlands and isolated wetlands. Requires the Director of Health to determine all wetlands in the State, including whether a wetland is an isolated wetland or is included in the waters of the United States. Prohibit persons from discharging any water pollutant into or at any location that enters state waters. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HHS/WLA/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
HHS/WLA/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB343 |
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SB126
HDOA; UH; CTAHR; Neonicotinoids; Apiaries; Bee Hives; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to conduct a study on the effects of neonicotinoids on Hawaii beehive and apiary operations, including beekeeping activities at solar energy facilities. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/EDU, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Wakai |
AEN/EDU, WAM |
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SB139
Community Action Programs; Invasive Species; Little Fire Ants; Hawaii Ant Lab
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Authorizes any department of the Invasive Species Council, county, or any agent of a department of the Invasive Species Council or a county, including the Hawaii Ant Lab or an island-based invasive species committee to use community action programs for the control or eradication of certain invasive pests. Defines community action program. Exempts individuals participating in a community action program from pest control operator requirements and regulations. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, CPN/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki |
AEN/WLA, CPN/WAM |
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SB143
Special Number Plates; Kahoolawe; Kohe Malamalama o Kanaloa Protect Kahoolawe Fund; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate the island of Kahoolawe. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WLA, WAM |
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SB164
HHFDC; RHRF; SHRF; DURF; Conveyance Tax; Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount; Affordable Housing; Eligible Applicants; Organizations; Profits; Government Agencies; Grants; Allocations; Eligibility; Fund Allocation; Preference; Priorities; Repeal; Qualified Allocation; Terms; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Repeals statutory requirements for certain housing projects to be eligible for loans from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Repeals certain statutory provisions for grants to developers for rental units eligible to be financed in part or in whole by the RHRF. Repeals statutory language requiring the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish an application process for RHRF allocation that prioritized projects meeting certain requirements. Renames the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to the State Housing Revolving Fund (SHRF). Clarifies eligible applicants of the SHRF. Authorizes the HHFDC to use funds from the SHRF for broader housing projects. Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the SHRF. Authorizes the HHFDC to transfer funds between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the RHRF without legislative approval. Amends the criteria and eligibility requirements for applicant developers seeking assistance from the SHRF. Requires the HHDFC to maximize the amount of housing built that utilizes loans from the SHRF by prioritizing projects with the shortest projected loan repayment terms that produce the highest number of units, per dollar, per year. Repeals all other priorities and preferences for projects utilizing the RHRF. Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the SHRF, and the terms of loans. Requires a report to the Legislature. Allocates ten per cent of conveyance tax collections to the DURF. Removes the annual cap on conveyance taxes paid into the SHRF. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA |
HOU/WLA, WAM/JDC |
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SB167
County Permit Exemptions; Repetitive Construction Projects; State Departments; Off-site Improvements
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of any state department or agency, under certain conditions. Clarifies that contracts for the construction, renovation, or repair of facilities under the control of the department of education, university of Hawaii, or school facilities authority shall be exempt from county permitting requirements that related off-site improvements be made by the contracting government agency as a condition to the issuance of any permit. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
EIG/EDU, WAM |
HB331 |
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SB171
UH; Hawaii Community College Promise Program; Community College Access; Financial Assistance; Scholarships; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Expands eligibility for scholarships under the Hawaii Community College Promise Program to all qualified students. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RHOADS, HASHIMOTO |
EDU, WAM |
HB869 |
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SB186
Motor Carrier Vehicles; Inspection; Repealed
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIER VEHICLES.
Repeals inspection requirements for motor carrier vehicles. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE, Awa, San Buenaventura |
TRS, JDC |
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SB188
State Permitting Office; DOT; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE PERMITTING OFFICE.
Establishes the State Permitting Office within the Department of Transportation to process building and infrastructure permits for construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to GVO/TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, Awa |
GVO/TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB195
HDOT; Counties; Mass Transit Fares; Fare Increases; Transit Based Advertisements
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the counties, before implementing any new mass transit fare or increasing any existing fare, to first seek revenues from alternative sources, including transit-based advertisements. Requires a county that decides, after seeking alternative revenue sources, to implement a new or increased mass transit fare to submit a justification report to the Department of Transportation. Requires the Department of Transportation to reject or approve the proposed new mass transit fare or fare increase within 30 days of receiving a county's justification report. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM. |
FEVELLA, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
TRS/EIG, WAM |
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SB197
LUC; DHHL; DLNR; UH; Public Notice; Land Use; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
Establishes enhanced public notice requirements for changes in land use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or University of Hawaii and boundary changes by the Land Use Commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the country in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE |
WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC |
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SB198
DOD; DLNR; United States Military; Leases; Lease Extensions; Prohibitions; Public Lands
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety. Requires Department of Land and Natural Resources to request that the military agree to remediation of existing leased lands prior to the end of the lease term. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE |
WLA/PSM, JDC |
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SB204
State Water Code; Commission on Water Resource Management; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties. Makes the setting, charging, and collecting of administrative fines by the Commission on Water Resource Management mandatory, rather than discretionary. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
WLA, JDC/WAM |
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SB205
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; HHC; CWRM; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Adds the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, or the chairperson's designee, to the Commission on Water Resource Management. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, RICHARDS, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
WLA/HWN, WAM |
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SB206
Residential Property; Nonresident Aliens; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Prohibits nonresident aliens and businesses and trusts that are significantly controlled by nonresident aliens from acquiring certain residential property in the State, except as otherwise provided by law. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
HOU/WLA, JDC |
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SB207
DOT; Airports; Harbors; Illegal Fireworks; Inspection Facilities
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to install and use at each state airport and commercial harbor electronic equipment capable of scanning for illegal fireworks. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to PSM/TRS, WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD |
PSM/TRS, WAM |
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SB209
Water Use; Commission on Water Resource Management; Recreational or Ornamental Purposes; Prohibition
RELATING TO WATER.
Prohibits the use of 1,000,000 or more gallons of water per year for recreational or ornamental purposes. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
WLA, JDC |
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SB210
DLNR; United States Military; Leases; Lease Extensions; Prohibitions; Public Lands
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE |
WLA/PSM, JDC |
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SB211
Hawaii Community Development Authority; OHA; Residential Development; Kakaako Makai
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Allows the raising of the building height limit for 2 of the 5 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area to 400 feet. Lifts the current restriction against residential development on the 5 OHA-owned parcels in Kakaako Makai to allow residential development by OHA or by third parties to which OHA conveys the parcels. Requires OHA and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft related nuisances in development plans and proposals. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HWN/HOU/TRS, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Richards |
WLA/HWN/HOU/TRS, JDC/WAM |
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SB217
DOT; Toll Roads; Toll Charges; Hana Highway
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Director of Transportation to designate as a toll road, and impose toll charges for the use of, any existing state highway. Requires the Director of Transportation to designate as a toll road a certain portion of Hana Highway. Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a plan to exempt resident vehicle operators from the imposition of toll charges for the use of Hana Highway. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
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SB219
Ocean Recreation and Coastal Areas Programs; DLNR; State Small Boat Harbors; Maui County; Inter-Island Ferry Services; Fees
RELATING TO INTER-ISLAND FERRY SERVICE.
Clarifies that harbor use fees shall not be waived for vessels engaging in inter-island ferry service within Maui county. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/TRS, WAM/CPN. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/TRS, WAM/CPN |
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SB220
County Surcharge on State Tax; Extension; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION FINANCING.
Authorizes a county that has adopted a surcharge to state tax to extend the surcharge to 12/31/2056. Extends the end date of the one percent Transient Accommodation Tax increase to 12/31/2056. Requires the State Auditor to conduct an audit and annual review of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation until 12/31/2056. Requires the Comptroller to certify the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation's invoices for capital costs until 12/31/2056. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, RICHARDS |
TRS/EIG, WAM |
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SB225
Negligent Homicide in the First Degree; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATED TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol to make restitution in the form of financial support to each surviving child of the victim. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Wakai |
TRS, JDC |
HB711 |
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SB231
Agricultural Tourism; Accessory and Secondary Use; Restrictions; Productive Agricultural Use
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Requires the counties to adopt ordinances setting forth procedures and requirements for the review and permitting of agricultural tourism uses and activities as secondary uses, in addition to accessory uses, on a working farm or farming operation. Requires the counties' ordinances to include requirements that: the principal agricultural use on a working farm or farming operation preexists the issuance of any land use permit or building permit for any accessory and secondary use; agricultural tourism includes only those activities that are allowed under existing zoning and land use regulations; and agricultural tourism be allowed only on land on which productive agricultural use is occurring. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
WLA/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM |
HB189 |
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SB237
Adaptation Pathways; Adaptation Planning for Residential and Resort Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.
Expands the authority of the State and counties to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate infrastructure away from critically threatened areas to locations outside sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure areas. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
WLA/AEN, WAM |
HB1245 |
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SB238
UH; DOH; Water Resources Research Center; New Wastewater System and Individual Wastewater System Technology Demonstration and Implementation Pilot Program; Reports; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a three-year New Wastewater System and Individual Wastewater System Technology Demonstration and Implementation Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resources Research Center. Requires the University of Hawaii at Manoa Water Resource Research Center to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/EDU/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
AEN/EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB241
DLNR; Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises, which, beginning 1/1/2026, will be funded by a $25 tax on transient accommodations. Exempts certain housing used for emergencies during a state disaster from the Transient Accommodations Tax. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
WLA/AEN/EDT, WAM/JDC |
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SB244
Conservation and Resources; Parrotfish; Spearing; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PARROTFISH.
Amends conservation and resources law to prohibit: (1) Commercial sales of parrotfish that have been caught by spearing; and (2) The spearing of parrotfish in state waters after sunset or before sunrise. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, CPN/JDC. |
GABBARD |
WLA, CPN/JDC |
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SB246
DLNR; NOAA; Coral Reef Herbivores; Coral Reefs; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CORAL REEFS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study on the populations of coral reef herbivores around the island of Oahu and an analysis of policies and strategies to increase the populations of coral reef herbivores around Oahu, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and other experts. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA |
WLA, WAM |
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SB247
Conveyance Tax Surcharge; Net Capital Gains; Agricultural Land
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND CONVEYANCE TAX.
Establishes a surcharge on the conveyance tax upon the net capital gain from the transfer or conveyance of agricultural land. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Fevella |
WLA, WAM |
HB929 |
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SB272
Maui County Council Package; Water; CWRM; Emergency Orders; Water Shortages; Fines
RELATING TO WATER.
Defines the public trust responsibilities of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission to retain independent legal counsel. Amends the scope of the Commission to include declaration of emergencies. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management and establishes the position of Executive Director. Amends the composition of the Commission. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB405 |
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SB294
DOE; UH; 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. Allocates funds to the Department of Education for health care certificate programs and classroom renovations for health care training in public high schools. Allocates funds to the University of Hawaii for education programs that support certified nurse assistants in becoming licensed practical nurses. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Richards, Wakai |
HHS/EDU, WAM |
HB714 |
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SB315
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Feral Pigs; Permitting Process; Expedited
RELATING TO FERAL PIGS.
Creates an expedited permitting process to authorize the destruction or control of feral pigs on privately owned land, if the feral pigs have caused or are likely to cause substantial damage to agricultural or aquacultural crops, indigenous plants or wildlife, or pose a threat to human health and safety. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
WLA/AEN, JDC |
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SB346
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Driving Under the Influence; Motor Vehicles; Alcohol
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol concentration threshold for driving while under the influence of alcohol from 0.08 to 0.05. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
RHOADS |
TRS, JDC |
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SB364
BLNR; DLNR; DOBOR; State Boating Facility Lease Program; Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor; State Boating Facilities; Reports
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
Establishes a State Boating Facility Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by DOBOR. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural to lease Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals the State Boating Facility Lease Program on 6/30/2045. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Hashimoto |
WLA, WAM |
HB210 |
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SB366
DLNR; Abandoned Property; Personal Property; Property Storage; Streams; Tributaries
RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.
Clarifies that personal property stored in or near a public stream or tributary for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours shall become abandoned property which the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall dispose of. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Gabbard |
WLA, JDC |
HB211 |
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SB367
Mopeds; Motor Vehicles; Mufflers; Certificate of Inspection
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits the issuance of a certificate of inspection for a moped or motor vehicle that has been altered, installed, or otherwise modified in any way which will noticeably increase the noise emitted by the motor vehicle or moped above that emitted by the motor vehicle or moped as equipped from the factory. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, GABBARD, RHOADS, Wakai |
TRS, JDC |
HB102 |
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SB386
DLNR; Maui County; Water Systems; Eminent Domain
RELATING TO WATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire all West Maui water systems by eminent domain and hold the water systems in trust for the County of Maui to manage. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WLA, WAM/JDC |
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SB392
Electric Bicycles; Regulations; Registration; Minimum Age to Operate
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Amends the definition of electric bicycles subject to various state laws and classifies electric bicycles by top assisted speed. Establishes additional regulations for the registration and use of electric bicycles. Increases the minimum age to operate an electric bicycle. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/CPN, JDC. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Richards |
TRS/CPN, JDC |
HB435 |
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SB403
Waikiki Beach Replenishment; Public Funding Limit; Resort Zoned Areas; Greater Private Sector Contributions
RELATING TO BEACHES.
Limits public funding of beach replenishment projects in resort zoned areas to twenty per cent of the total cost. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM. |
RHOADS |
WLA/EDT, WAM |
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SB415
DLNR; Division of State Parks; Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program; Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program Special Fund; Trail Accessibility; Americans with Disabilities Act; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRAIL ACCESSIBILITY.
Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program within the Division of State Parks of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, Elefante, Richards, San Buenaventura |
WLA, WAM |
HB1269 |
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SB427
Office of the Governor; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Impact Aid; Public Lands; Leases
RELATING TO LAND LEASES.
Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or convicted of a crime. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have three years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
RHOADS |
WLA, JDC |
HB491 |
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SB431
DLE; Traffic Violations; Parking for Disabled Persons; Citizen Reporting
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Allows persons entitled to park in disabled parking spaces to report vehicles illegally parked in disabled parking spaces to the Department of Law Enforcement. Upon receipt of a legitimate report, requires the Department to send a notice to the offender informing them of the report and advising them of the law and penalties for illegally parking in a handicapped space. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
PSM/TRS, JDC/WAM |
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SB437
East-West Center; Grants; Standards and Conditions; Exemption
RELATING TO THE EAST-WEST CENTER.
Exempts the Center for Cultural and Technical Exchange Between East and West, Inc. from the qualifying standards and conditions related to the receipt of funds contained in chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, provided that if the center contracts with a recipient or provider, then the conditions in chapter 42F, shall apply to that recipient or provider and the contract. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, KIDANI |
WLA, WAM |
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SB457
BLNR; Submerged Lands; Sea-Level Rise; Penalties; Easements
RELATING TO STATE LANDS.
Establishes penalties for failure to comply with certain submerged land reclamation regulations. Adds requirements for presently reclaimed land to be disposed of by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, without recourse to public auction, to an abutting owner, by sale, or by lease. Provides requirements for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease state submerged lands and lands beneath tidal waters. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
RHOADS, Richards |
WLA, JDC |
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SB459
DOT; Deputy Director of Highways; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
RHOADS |
TRS, JDC |
HB101 |
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SB469
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; DHS; Affordable Housing; Conveyance Tax; Rates; Exemption; Homeless Services 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, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HHS/HOU/WLA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/HOU/WLA, WAM |
HB377 |
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SB471
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Environment; Individual Wastewater Systems; Nearshore Waters; Denitrification Capacity
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline, or likely to pollute groundwater, to include denitrification capacity. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WLA, WAM |
HB379 |
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SB478
Low-Speed Electronic Bicycles; Operator Requirements
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Requires operators of low-speed electronic bicycles to possess a valid driver's license, instruction permit, or provisional license. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
ELEFANTE |
TRS, JDC |
HB184 |
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SB484
Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Subaccount; Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amount. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
CHANG |
TRS, WAM |
HB670 |
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SB489
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Transit-oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Districts; Environmental Impact Statements
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to prepare environmental impact statements for the Iwilei/Kapalama and University of Hawaii West Oahu transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement districts on the island of Oahu. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
CHANG |
WLA, WAM |
HB742 |
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SB502
All-Terrain Vehicles; Highways; Drivers; Equipment; Agriculture
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Allows all-terrain vehicle to drive on streets with posted speed limits of not more than forty-five miles per hour. Allows all-terrain vehicles to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, tail lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, San Buenaventura |
TRS, JDC |
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SB503
DLNR; BLNR; Dam and Reservoir Safety; Inspections; Risk Assessment; Risk Mitigation; Dam Insurance; High Hazard; Burden of Proof; Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam insurance or the active seeking of dam insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation strategies, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. Authorizes the DLNR to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage. Authorizes the DLNR to consider a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Shifts the burden of proof to the DLNR to find that a dam is categorized as high-risk. Establishes additional requirements for the DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB507
DOA; UH; Meat Processing; Educational Pathway; Working Group; Reports
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Agriculture to develop a plan that creates an educational pathway in the University of Hawaii community college system to equip interested students with the necessary entry level knowledge, skill set, expertise, and advancement potential in the field of meat processing. Require reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/EDU, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
AEN/EDU, WAM |
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SB508
DLNR; Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Hike Safe Card; Search and Rescue Special Fund; Mandatory Reimbursement; Counties; Administrative Rules; Trespassing; Misdemeanor; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Establishes the hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Exempts persons who possess a hike safe card from search and rescue cost reimbursement, under certain conditions. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt ordinances or rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. Raises the penalty for criminal trespass from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor. Makes appropriations. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, DECORTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KIM, MCKELVEY, WAKAI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB510
DLNR; Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District; Fishing; Moratorium
RELATING TO THE LAPAKAHI MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules lifting the moratorium on fishing in the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA |
WLA/EDT, WAM |
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SB516
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Creative Industries Division; Agricultural Film Production Land Use Act; Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Permits film production on lands that are zoned for agricultural use in counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand and that meet other conditions. Establishes the Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee to monitor and enforce compliance with regulations on film permit activities on agricultural zoned lands. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDT/WLA, WAM. |
RICHARDS, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIM, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDT/WLA, WAM |
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SB517
DOA; UH; CTAHR; Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program; Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program Special Fund; Rules; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources and other relevant stakeholders. Establishes the Microbial Algae Soil Products Pilot Program Special Fund. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt administrative rules. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/EDU, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, Fevella |
AEN/EDU, WAM |
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SB518
DLNR; Commercial Activity; Right-of-Entry Permits; Unencumbered State Lands; State Beaches; Wiki Permits Service
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY PERMITS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to update the online Wiki Permits service to include locations for which a right-of-entry permit for commercial activity is available via the service. Requires public input prior to the removal of any location from the list of available locations. Requires the Department to refund fees for right-of-entry permits if the permitted location is removed from the list of available locations before the commercial activity occurs. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard |
WLA, WAM |
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SB519
DLNR; Division of Aquatic Resources; Marine Resources; Aquaculture
RELATING TO AQUATIC LIFE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definition of "aquarium purposes", in Hawaii Administrative Rules, to allow a bona fide aquaculture entity or scientific research entity to collect aquatic life without a permit so long as the aquatic life remains in the county in which it was collected while it is alive. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, Fevella, Wakai |
WLA/EDT, JDC |
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SB521
DHHL; County Board or Department of Water Supply; Access to Water; Hawaiian Home Lands; Agreements
RELATING TO ACCESS TO WATER ON HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to work with the appropriate county board or department of water supply to provide access to potable and agricultural water on Hawaiian home lands; provided that any agreement between DHHL and that county board or department of water supply is made available to the public. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, JDC. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD |
HWN/WLA, JDC |
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SB535
DLNR; DOH; Land Transfer; Advisory Committee; Reports
RELATING TO FEDERAL LAND.
Establishes an Advisory Committee convened by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Health to inventory lands owned by the United States government which may be reasonably transferred back to the State and to make recommendations on relevant land conditions and appropriateness of potential transfer. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HHS, JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KIDANI, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
WLA/HHS, JDC |
SB1188 |
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SB543
DLNR; CWRM; Red Hill WAI; Policy Lead and Coordination; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund; Public Trust Purpose; Responsibilities; Commission Membership; Executive Director; Independent Legal Counsel; Emergency Order; Water Emergencies; Water Shortage Declarations; Fines; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WATER.
Part I: Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator and other positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature, Governor, and Mayor and City Council of the City and County of Honolulu. Appropriates funds. Part II: Allows the Commission of Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission and establishes the position of Executive Director of the Commission. Amends the composition of the Commission and administratively attaches it to DLNR. Authorizes entities to challenge an emergency order of the Commission under certain conditions. Establishes fines for certain water use offenses. Amends the Commission's authority to declare water emergencies and issue orders to address them and declare water shortages and related notice requirements. Specifies that the nominating committee of the Commission shall include one person appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, Richards |
WLA/EIG, WAM/JDC |
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SB550
DOH; DLNR; Landfill Advisory Committee; Landfills; Solid Waste; Hazardous Waste; Aquifers; Prohibition; Penalties
RELATING TO WATER.
Establishes the Landfill Advisory Committee within the Department of Health. Requires the DOH, in consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and each county's department of board or water supply to create maps of the State's drinking water aquifers. Prohibits the siting, construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous or solid waste on land that is near or above an aquifer as determined by the DOH in consultation with the affected county's department or board of water supply. Expands buffer zones from one-half mile to one mile around a waste or disposal facility. Establishes penalties. Expands the definition of buffer zone to include aquifers, hotel or tourist accommodations, and businesses. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HHS/WLA, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
HHS/WLA, WAM/JDC |
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SB564
Working Group; DOT; Harbors Division; HDOA; Study; Harbors; Report; Ports; Piers; Infrastructure; Agriculture; Transportation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a working group within the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study to assess the State's port and harbor system and the potential viability of each location in that system to support current and future agricultural product transportation methods and needs. Requires a report. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
TRS/AEN, WAM |
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SB568
DLNR; Trapping of Feral Goats, Sheep, and Pigs
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
Designates the Department of Land and Natural Resources as the primary agency for the trapping of feral goats, sheep, and pigs. Requires the Department to establish a program to humanely manage populations of feral goats, sheep, and pigs in the State by trapping. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
WLA, WAM |
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SB570
Hunting; Goats; Bag Limits; Public Hunting Areas; Prohibition; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO GOATS.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from establishing or implementing bag limits for goats in public hunting areas. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WLA, JDC |
HB347 |
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SB575
Historic Preservation Reviews; Third-party Consultants
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants if the Department is unable to complete its review within sixty days. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
WLA/HWN, JDC |
HB830 |
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SB577
Rental Housing Project Disaster Recovery Permits
RELATING TO RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT DISASTER RECOVERY PERMITS.
Authorizes departments to issue permits for the development of multi-family rental housing projects on state or county land that was used for a multi-family rental housing project before a state emergency. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, Moriwaki |
HOU/WLA, JDC |
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SB578
Historic Property; Historic Preservation; Statehood Day; Hawaii Register of Historic Places
RELATING TO HISTORIC PROPERTY.
Amends the definition of "historic property" under the State's historic preservation program to include only property that predates Statehood Day and, with respect to buildings and structures, is registered on the Hawaii Register of Historic Places. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WLA, JDC |
HB533 |
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SB590
DLNR; State Parks Special Fund; Division of State Parks; Environmental Protection
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
WLA, WAM |
HB317 |
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SB607
Vehicle Weight Tax; Annual Vehicle Registration Fee; Disabled Veterans; Exemption
RELATING TO DISABLED VETERANS.
Exempts disabled veterans from the State's vehicle weight tax and repeals the exemption for disabled veterans from the State's annual vehicle registration fee. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
TRS/PSM, WAM |
HB657 |
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SB616
Department of Transportation; Counties; Motor Vehicles; Towing; Illegal Parking; Registration; Certificate of Title
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires the immediate towing of any parked motor vehicle that is not properly registered, does not display a valid safety inspection sticker, or is parked in violation of any state traffic law. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
TRS, JDC |
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SB621
Public Lands; Negotiation; Public Auction
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires that all lease extensions for public lands be subject to public auction. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
WLA, JDC/WAM |
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SB634
DOT; Marine Passenger Fees; Cruise Ship Passenger Fee; Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE PASSENGER FEES.
Establishes a cruise ship passenger fee to be collected beginning 1/1/2026 by the Department of Transportation to be used for infrastructure projects benefiting cruise ships with an emphasis on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Establishes the Cruise Ship Passenger Fee Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM. |
RHOADS |
TRS/AEN, WAM |
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SB644
Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances; Real Property; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Repeals the Land Court. Requires registered owners of an interest in property registered in land court to deregister their interest. Requires the land court to inform registered owners of the requirement to deregister. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga |
WLA, WAM/JDC |
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SB647
Transportation; Low-Speed Electric Bicycles; Regulations
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Amends various definitions of "moped" throughout the Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude low-speed electric bicycles. Deletes an unused term from Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes regulations for low-speed electric bicycles and clarifies the applicability of certain conflicting regulations that are applicable to all bicycles. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, MORIWAKI |
TRS, JDC |
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SB649
DOT; Aircraft; Airports; Fireworks; Articles Pyrotechnic; Inspections; Disposal
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to inspect personal aircraft that enter the State and land at state airports for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized transportation of fireworks and article pyrotechnic into the State. Requires the Department to coordinate with an appropriate law enforcement agency or county fire department to dispose of prohibited fireworks and articles pyrotechnic. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB652
DOH; Tires; Tire Retailers; Inventory; Database
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TIRES.
Requires tire retailers to collect and submit to the Department of Health certain information relating to tires sold by the retailer. Requires the Department of Health to establish and maintain a database containing this information. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/HHS, CPN. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, KIM |
TRS/HHS, CPN |
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SB655
Richard "Buffalo" Keaulana Day
RELATING TO RICHARD "BUFFALO" KEAULANA DAY.
Designates September 2nd of each year as "Richard "Buffalo" Keaulana Day". |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Awa |
WLA, WAM |
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SB656
DLNR; Red Hill; Water; Contamination Plume; Monitoring; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WATER.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Land and Natural Resources to install one hundred monitoring wells to collect data and map the migration of the Red Hill contamination plume. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
WLA/AEN, WAM |
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SB663
UH; CTAHR; Agricultural Technicians; Community Coordinators; Positions; Established; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COLLEGE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE AND HUMAN RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish eight full-time equivalent (8.0 FTE) agricultural technician positions and four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) community coordinator positions. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB668
Waste or Disposal Facilities; Significant Aquifers; Buffer Zones
RELATING TO WASTE OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health. Reduces the required buffer zone around waste or disposal facilities. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HHS/WLA, WAM. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, Moriwaki |
HHS/WLA, WAM |
HB748 |
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SB671
Dangerous Pesticides; State Land; State Facilities; Regulation
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Prohibits the use of certain dangerous pesticides on state lands and at state facilities, except as needed to respond to emergencies. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/GVO/WLA, CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
AEN/GVO/WLA, CPN/WAM |
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SB672
UH; CIP; Waimanalo Research Station; GO Bonds ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for a capital improvement project for the repair, maintenance, and demolition of buildings at the Waimanalo Research Station. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
EDU, WAM |
HB779 |
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SB673
DLNR; Environmental Stewardship Fee Program; Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.
Effective 7/1/2027, establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the Department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund effective 7/1/2025. Allocates a certain amount of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special fund. Requires report to the Legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the environmental stewardship fee program. Appropriates funds for the environmental stewardship fee strategic plan and positions for the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS |
WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC |
HB752 |
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SB723
Shoreline Setbacks
RELATING TO SHORELINE SETBACKS.
Increases shoreline setback requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
WLA/EIG, WAM |
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SB726
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Motor Vehicle Insurance; Electronic Insurance Verification System; Insurance Commissioner; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Requires insurers to notify the Insurance Commissioner of all existing motor vehicle insurance policies and whenever the insurer issues, cancels, terminates, or does not renew a motor vehicle insurance policy. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to use the insurance policy information to create an electronic database to provide law enforcement and the courts with instant insurance verification. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to CPN/TRS, WAM. |
RHOADS |
CPN/TRS, WAM |
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SB745
High-Speed Electric Bicycle; Motorcycle; Helmet; License; Safety; Traffic Code
RELATING TO ELECTRIC BICYCLES.
Requires all riders of a high-speed electric bicycle who are under 18 years of age or in a restraining seat or trailer towed by the bicycle to wear a safety helmet. Requires licensure of high-speed electric bicycle operators. Defines "high-speed electric bicycle." |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
TRS, JDC |
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SB750
DLNR; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Counties; Wharves; Launching Ramps; State Boating Facilities; Transfer; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.
Transfers from the Department of Land and Natural Resources certain state boating facilities on Maui to the County of Maui with the corresponding revenue from those harbors. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA |
WLA, WAM |
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SB751
DLNR; Historical Marina Restoration; Disaster; Wildfire; Maui
RELATING TO MARINA RESTORATION.
Establishes a procedure for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease fast lands and submerged lands that were destroyed by an event triggering a Presidential Disaster Declaration. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB755
Special Management Areas; Counties; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Designates each county as the special management area authority within the county's respective jurisdiction. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
MCKELVEY, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
WLA, JDC |
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SB756
DLNR; DLNRTip; DOCARE; Mobile Application; Conservation Enforcement; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Establishes the DLNRTip application as the official electronic platform for persons to report natural resource violations to the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement. Creates statutory requirements regarding the design and maintenance of the DLNRTip application. Require the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure that all information submitted through the DLNRTip application is continuously monitored to facilitate timely enforcement responses. Requires annual reports. Authorizes 1.0 full-time equivalent position. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Gabbard, Richards |
WLA, WAM |
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SB758
State Archives; Relocation; New Building; Department of Accounting and General Services
RELATING TO THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Establishes the State Archives Relocation Task Force to make recommendations on a new location for the state archives building. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
WLA, WAM |
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SB760
Department of Agriculture; Land Use; Rodeos
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes rodeos on lands that are zoned for agricultural use. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga |
WLA, JDC |
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SB764
PVLD; DCCA; Department of Health; JABSOM; Physician Shortage; Physician Licensing Subsidy; Pilot Program; Rules; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE.
Establishes a 1-year Physician Licensing Subsidy Pilot Program within the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide subsidized licensing fees for eligible medical school graduates and out-of-state physicians applying for initial licensure in the State. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to collaborate with the Department of Health, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, and other stakeholders to promote the pilot program; adopt rules; and submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM/CPN. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Gabbard |
HHS/EDU, WAM/CPN |
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SB766
Public Lands; Lands Set Aside
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Provides that a survey of the land to be set aside shall not be a condition precedent to the setting aside of public lands to any department or agency of the State. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/GVO, JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA |
WLA/GVO, JDC |
HB511 |
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SB767
University of Hawaii; Space Sciences Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Stipends; Positions; Appropriation ($)
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 the Maunakea Scholars Program and Internship Program. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB563 |
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SB769
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; BLNR; UH; Lessees; Conservation District Use Permits; Applications
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
Amends the conservation district use permit application, approval, and oversight responsibilities of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, and lessees. Provides that certain conservation district use permits that are in effect as of 7/1/2028, to which the University of Hawaii is a permittee or other named party, shall not be transferred to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG |
WLA, JDC |
HB143 |
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SB770
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Meetings; Sunshine Law; Exemption
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
Authorizes 2 or more members of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to meet during its transition period regarding any matter relating to the Authority's business; provided that no commitment to vote is made or sought and no decision-making action is taken. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG |
WLA, JDC |
HB144 |
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SB794
BLNR; DLNR; Immigration Detention Facility; Public Land; State and County Agencies; Prohibition
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION DETENTION FACILITIES.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources from disposing of or approving the use or setting aside of public lands for the establishment of any immigration detention facility. Prohibits state and county agencies from contracting with the federal government for this purpose. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG |
WLA, JDC |
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SB806
Housing; Exemptions; Transit-Oriented Zones; Development
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires housing projects developed pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, to be located within county-designated transit-oriented zones. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
HOU/WLA, WAM |
HB1480 |
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SB810
Aviation Fuel Tax; Carbon Tax; Airport Revenue Fund; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION OF AVIATION FUEL.
Imposes a state carbon emissions tax of $6.25 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on all aviation fuel. Directs the aviation fuel tax into the airport revenue fund. Implements a tax credit to mitigate the effects of this tax on lower income taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/AEN, WAM. |
RHOADS |
TRS/AEN, WAM |
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SB811
CWRM; State Water Code; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty of $50 per violation of the State Water Code and makes each day that a violation exists or continues a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to determine the amount of the penalty based on the circumstances of the violation. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
WLA, JDC/WAM |
HB315 |
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SB814
UH; Undocumented Students; Tuition; Financial Aid; Resident Status; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Allows certain undocumented students to be considered residents of the State for the purposes of tuition, financial assistance, and University of Hawaii program participation under certain conditions. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
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SB820
Motor Vehicle; Title Transfer; Ownership; Attestation
RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLES.
Reduces the period in which a transferee is required to forward the certificate of ownership to the director of finance when a title of vehicle is transferred from thirty days to fourteen days. Allows a letter of attestation to the Director of Finance to act as an endorsed certificate for motor vehicle transfer. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
HASHIMOTO |
TRS, JDC |
HB532 |
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SB835
Department of Transportation; Department of Education; Pupil Transportation; School Bus Services
RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes individuals who possess a commercial driver's license with a passenger "P" endorsement to provide pupil transportation student services without also possessing a school bus "S" endorsement in certain circumstances. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRS/EDU, WAM |
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SB837
Department of Transportation; Department of Education; School Bus Services; Student Transportation; Small Buses; Motorcoaches; Vans
RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for student transportation services if certain conditions are met. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Wakai |
TRS/EDU, WAM |
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SB839
Aquarium Fishing; Fine Increase
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Elefante, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WLA, JDC |
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SB840
DLNR; Non-Chemical Sunscreen Dispensers; State Beaches; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN/WLA, WAM |
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SB845
Vehicle Registration; Special Interest Vehicles; Former Military Vehicles
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Classifies certain former military vehicles as special interest vehicles. Enables owners of former military vehicles to apply for registration. Effective 1/1/2026. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to PSM/TRS, JDC. |
CHANG |
PSM/TRS, JDC |
HB898 |
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SB909
Short Form; Higher Education
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB910
Short Form; Board of Regents
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB911
Short Form; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB928
Short Form; Culture and the Arts
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Short form bill. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
KANUHA |
WLA |
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SB929
Short Form; International Affairs
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
KANUHA |
WLA |
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SB930
Short Form; Water
RELATING TO WATER.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
KANUHA |
WLA |
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SB931
Short Form; Land
RELATING TO LAND.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
KANUHA |
WLA |
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SB932
Short Form; Harbors
RELATING TO HARBORS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
KANUHA |
WLA |
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SB949
Working Group; Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances; Judiciary; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO LAND COURT.
Establishes a working group to reform or eliminate the land court in Hawaii. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
WLA, JDC |
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SB965
Towing Companies; Unattended Vehicles; Payment; ATM
RELATING TO TOWING.
In addition to the current requirement that towing companies allow individuals to pay by cash, credit card, or debit card, requires towing companies to have an on-site automatic teller machine. Specifies that a towing company cannot charge for tows if noncompliant. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, CPN. |
FEVELLA, KIM, San Buenaventura |
TRS, CPN |
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SB966
DOT; Counties; Motor Vehicles; Registration; Amnesty; Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties of the State, to establish a 1-year unregistered motor vehicle amnesty pilot program to encourage motor vehicle registration and mandate the surrender or impoundment of unregistered motor vehicles after the expiration of the program. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
TRS/EIG, WAM/JDC |
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SB982
State Hotel; Planning; Hawaii Tourism Authority; School of Travel Industry Management; University of Hawaii; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE HOTEL.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority and School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to collaborate to actively plan for the design, construction, and operations and management of a state hotel. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Wakai |
EDT/EDU, WAM |
HB446 |
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SB993
HSEO; UH; Geothermal Energy; Environmental Assessment; Geothermal Resources Characterization Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ENERGY EXPLORATION.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Geothermal Resources Characterization Program under the direction of the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center at the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kanuha, McKelvey |
EIG/EDU, WAM |
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SB1006
Real Property; Proximate lands; AG; Restrictions on Foreign Ownership; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Prohibits certain foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring an interest in lands located with 10 miles of a military installation or land within the State. Establishes an Office of Intelligence within the Department of Defense to investigate claims that land is unlawfully owned by a prohibited foreign party. Requires the Attorney General to undertake enforcement activities. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
AWA, DECORTE |
WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB1010
Sex-Based Harassment; Sex Discrimination; Retaliation; Title IX; Protections
RELATING TO SEX-BASED DISCRIMINATION.
Clarifies and strengthens the State's protections against sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation that occur in public schools, public charter schools, or at the University of Hawaii, including discrimination based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions. Establishes procedures for investigations and decision-making. Requires mandatory reporting by certain employees. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB758 |
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SB1016
DLNR; Climate Commission; Study; Decarbonization; Carbon; Standards; Buy Clean; Procurement; Construction Materials; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DECARBONIZATION.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission to study the feasibility of implementing a "buy clean" decarbonization policy and program in Hawaii. Requires administrative and substantive support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
WLA/AEN, WAM |
HB787 |
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SB1017
BLNR; Rules; Federal Regulations; Public Lands
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt by rule, any federal rule or regulation relating to the public lands of the State as it existed on 1/1/2025 that it deems are in the public interest. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
WLA, JDC |
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SB1018
Real Property; Shoreline; Erosion; 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 shoreline erosion certain issues related to the parcel. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Richards |
WLA, CPN/JDC |
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SB1019
Ocean Stewardship Special Fund; Shoreline Restoration; Beach Cleanups
RELATING TO THE OCEAN RECREATION SPECIAL FUND.
Authorizes the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for planning, development, designing, or implementation of beach restoration projects, including the awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations for beach and nearshore environmental cleanup. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MORIWAKI |
WLA, WAM |
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SB1021
Cetaceans; Captivity; Breeding; Ban; Fine
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
Bans the keeping or breeding of cetaceans in captivity except in certain circumstances. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, C., KIDANI, RHOADS, Hashimoto |
WLA/AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB49 |
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SB1025
Mass Transit; Service Animals; Non-Service Pet Animals
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows service and non-service pet animals on mass transit vehicles under certain conditions. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG, Richards, Wakai |
TRS, JDC |
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SB1072
Kaneohe Bay; Majano Anemone; Invasive Species; DLNR; Division of Aquatic Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to support the efforts of the Division of Aquatic Resources in the removal of the majano anemone from Kaneohe Bay. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS |
WLA/AEN, WAM |
HB1220 |
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SB1075
State Fire Council; Counties; Search and Rescue; Costs; Mandatory Reimbursement; Ordinances; Rules
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Makes a person or entity liable for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires counties to adopt ordinances and the State Fire Council to adopt rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC. |
INOUYE |
WLA/PSM, JDC |
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SB1077
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Provides a general excise tax exemption on gross proceeds received from the construction, sale, or installation of electrical vehicle charging infrastructure in certain circumstances. Repeals on 1/1/2031. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EIG/TRS, WAM. |
INOUYE |
EIG/TRS, WAM |
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SB1078
Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District; Establishment; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO THE WAIAKEA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District. Provides for the transfer of land and leases within the Waiakea Peninsula Community Development District from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Hawaii Community Development Authority. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WLA/EDT, WAM |
HB818 |
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SB1079
LUC; Counties; Petition; Redistricting; Declaratory Order
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Temporarily allows each county, by resolution of its county council, to petition for the redistricting of land from an agricultural district to a rural district through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Effective 7/1/2026. Sunsets 6/30/2029. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WLA/EIG, WAM |
HB502 |
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SB1080
Property Maintenance; Neglect; Fines; Enforcement; State; Counties
RELATING TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
Requires owners, lessees, or managers of real property to maintain their property and establish penalties for failure to do so. Allows for exceptions. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC. |
INOUYE |
WLA/PSM, JDC |
HB175 |
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SB1082
Wai ʻŌpae; ʻŌpae ʻUla; Anchialine Pool Ecosystems; Conservation; State Shrimp
RELATING TO THE STATE SHRIMP.
Establishes the ‘ōpae ‘ula as the state shrimp to protect anchialine pool ecosystems throughout Hawaii. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN. |
INOUYE |
WLA/AEN |
HB345 |
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SB1087
DOT; Hawaii Airports Corporation; Establishment; Transfer; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AN AIRPORTS CORPORATION.
Establishes the Hawaii Airports Corporation (HAC)to assume the authority, functions, and duties of the Department of Transportation related to airports and aeronautics. Makes HAC subject to chapters 103D and 104, HRS. Provides for project labor agreements. Appropriates funds for the transfer of functions from DOT to HAC. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/LBT, WAM/JDC. |
INOUYE |
TRS/LBT, WAM/JDC |
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SB1093
DAGS; State Employees; Parking Demand Management Program; Employee Parking; Monthly; Daily Parking; Appropriation. ($)
RELATING TO PARKING DEMAND MANAGEMENT.
Establishes a parking demand management program. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to transition all state employee monthly parking options to daily rate parking. Requires the Department to procure parking reservation software. Creates 2 permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to GVO/TRS, WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
GVO/TRS, WAM |
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SB1094
Motor Vehicles; Dual Frequency Sirens
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Requires that any new motor vehicle permitted by law to be equipped with a siren, whether purchased or contracted in the State to be equipped with dual frequency sirens. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
LEE, C., RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
TRS, JDC |
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SB1101
Laulau Day; May 1
RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.
Designates May 1 of each year as "Laulau Day" in the State. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
DELA CRUZ |
WLA |
HB957 |
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SB1103
Community District; HCDA; Concurrent Resolution
RELATING TO COMMUNITY DISTRICTS.
Establishes a process by which the Legislature may establish community districts by concurrent resolution. Requires the board members of the community districts to be elected by residents of the community district. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WLA/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB1107
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine; Medical Education; Liaison; Established; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establish a medical education liaison position within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to support programs that utilize a team of medical specialists to support primary care providers and other health care professionals through mentorship and guidance. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RHOADS, HASHIMOTO |
EDU, WAM |
HB1279 |
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SB1112
HCDA; Hawaiian Homes Commission; Chairperson
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Amends the membership of the Hawaii Community Development Authority to include the Chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the Chairperson's designee. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga |
WLA/HWN, WAM |
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SB1114
LUC; Agricultural District; Land Reclassification; Senior Housing; Elderly Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes large landowners to petition the Land Use Commission to allow the development of elderly housing on portions of agricultural lands. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, Wakai |
WLA/HOU, WAM |
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SB1115
Driver's License; License Examination; Excessive Speeding; DUI; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
Requires the driver's license examination to test the applicant's knowledge of the dangers that larger motor vehicles present to pedestrians and bicyclists. Requires persons who commit the offense of excessively speeding or habitually driving while intoxicated to retake and pass the driver's license examination for each offense. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
TRS, JDC |
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SB1116
Theft of a Bicycle; Misdemeanor; Felony
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes the offense of theft of a bicycle. Establishes the first offense of theft of a bicycle as a misdemeanor. Establishes the second and each subsequent offense that occurs within five years of a prior conviction for theft of a bicycle as a class C felony. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
LEE, C. |
TRS, JDC |
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SB1118
Electric Mopeds; Businesses; Combustion Engines; Prohibition; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits any business established after January 1, 2026, that uses, rents, or offers for rent mopeds in the course of their commercial business, from using a combustion engine-powered moped. Establishes penalties. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
TRS, CPN/JDC |
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SB1119
Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board; Motor Vehicle Sales; Motor Vehicle Dealers; Manufacturers; Distributors
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Amends the Hawaii Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act by adding the definition of common entity and expanding the definition of sale or selling. Allows a licensed dealer or distributor to protest before the board for damages against another dealer or distributor. Establishes a dispute resolution process for manufacturers and distributors to contest the accuracy of a dealer's reimbursement for parts and labor. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, CPN. |
LEE, C. |
TRS, CPN |
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SB1121
Procurement; DOT; All-Electric Construction Vehicles; Preference
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a preference in the Hawaii Public Procurement Code that favors bids or offers from businesses that intend to use a higher proportion of all electric construction vehicles in Department of Transportation construction projects. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to GVO/TRS, WAM. |
LEE, C., RHOADS |
GVO/TRS, WAM |
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SB1122
DOT; State Highway Safety and Modernization Council; Membership
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Administratively attaches the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to the Department of Transportation. Allows council members to appoint their designees. Updates membership of the Council. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
LEE, C. |
TRS, JDC |
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SB1145
Bicycles; Bicycle Registration; Annual Registration Fees; Bikeway Fund
RELATING TO BICYCLES.
Requires bike owners to pay an annual registration fee each year. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, KIDANI, Wakai |
TRS, WAM |
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SB1154
UH; JABSOM; Disease and Environmental Toxins Testing Laboratory; Report; CIP; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to construct, establish, and operate a disease and environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, RHOADS |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB1157
LUC; Counties; State Land Use District; Boundary Amendments; Transit-Oriented Development
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Allows the counties to amend district boundaries involving land areas greater than fifteen acres without appearing before the Land Use Commission if the affected lands are included in the County General Plan or County Development Plan. Requests the LUC to update the digital state land use district maps and to encourage transit-oriented development that preserves the character of the State's rural areas. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, WAM. |
GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
WLA/EIG, WAM |
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SB1164
DLNR; Environmental Stewardship Fees; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.
Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the DLNR shall, after 7/1/27, collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
LEE, C. |
WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC |
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SB1174
DLNR; Position; Archaeologist; Historic Preservation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriates moneys for one temporary full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) archaeologist position within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
WLA, WAM |
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SB1178
DLNR; Carbon Sequestration; Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION INCENTIVES.
Codifies and makes permanent the Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program under the Department of Land and Natural Resources. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
WLA/AEN, WAM |
HB975 |
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SB1182
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Integrated Land Use Study; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD |
WLA/AEN, WAM |
HB778 |
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SB1188
DLNR; DOH; Land Transfer; Advisory Committee; Reports
RELATING TO FEDERAL LAND.
Establishes an Advisory Committee convened by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Health to inventory lands owned by the United States government which may be reasonably transferred back to the State and to make recommendations on relevant land conditions and appropriateness of potential transfer. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EIG/HHS, WAM. |
GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WLA/EIG/HHS, WAM |
SB535 |
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SB1189
Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks; Reporting Requirements; Farm-to-State Liaison Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Increases the percentages of local agricultural products that certain departments are required to purchase by certain deadlines. Expands annual reporting requirements to include the total spending by certain market channels. Requires certain departments and the University of Hawaii System to include a corrective action plan in their respective reports to the Legislature, should they not meet their benchmarks. Repeals the separate benchmark for the Department of Education that requires thirty per cent of food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Appropriates funds for the establishment of a farm-to-state liaison position within the Office of the Governor. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB1190
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to support its initiatives to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WLA/AEN, WAM |
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SB1193
Land Restoration; Aloha Aina Land Trust; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND RESTORATION.
Creates the Aloha Aina Land Trust to rehabilitate and manage lands transferred by the United States military to the State after the leases for those lands expires. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD |
WLA/PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB305 |
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SB1194
Drivers; Pedestrian Duties; Public Property
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits any person from engaging in any activity that has the intent and effect of distracting drivers along streets, roadways, or other public property within one hundred feet of an intersection. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
TRS, JDC |
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SB1196
Ridesharing Arrangements; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund; Fees
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a ridesharing fee. Deposits fees collected into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/CPN, WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, FUKUNAGA, Elefante, Hashimoto |
TRS/CPN, WAM |
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SB1197 SD1
DOT; Tour Aircraft Operations; Aircraft Liability Insurance; Rules
RELATING TO AIRCRAFT.
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to carry aircraft liability insurance coverage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, CPN. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
TRS, CPN |
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SB1199
Department of Transportation; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; School Bus Services; Student Transportation; Small Buses, Motorcoaches, and Vans
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
Authorizes the use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services if certain conditions are met. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM. |
LEE, C., KANUHA, WAKAI |
TRS/EDU, WAM |
HB862 |
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SB1204
UH; JABSOM; Cancer Research Center of Hawaii; Research and Training Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Reestablishes the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii as an organized research unit within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) that is administered by a director appointed by the University of Hawaii's board of regents with direct lines of reporting to the chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, provost of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and dean of JABSOM. Requires funds expended from the Research and Training Revolving Fund for JABSOM and the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be used for research and research-related purposes only. Repeals provisions that required the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be administratively affiliated with JABSOM. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, McKelvey, Richards |
EDU, WAM |
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SB1207
Motor Vehicle Insurance; Suspension; Driver's License; Penalty
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.
Makes mandatory the suspension of the driver's license of a driver or registered owner of a vehicle for operating a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle insurance policy. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
LEE, C. |
TRS, JDC |
HB668 |
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SB1208
Automated Speed Enforcement System; Violations; Evidence; DOT; DLE; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Allows authorized employees of the Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement to inspect and provide a certificate of certain evidence of speed limit violations obtained by automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to establish and implement the automated speed enforcement systems program. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
LEE, C. |
TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB697 |
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SB1209
Transportation Network Companies; Civil Rights Commission; Discrimination; Service Animals; Violations; Penalties; Fines
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Civil Rights Commission to receive and investigate complaints related to acts of discrimination committed by transportation network company drivers against riders with service animals and report the results of its investigation to the Department of Transportation, which shall issue penalties to transportation network companies. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to CPN/TRS, JDC. |
LEE, C. |
CPN/TRS, JDC |
HB468 |
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SB1210
Water; CWRM; Residential and Mixed-use Developments; Board of Agriculture; DOH; Counties; Irrigation Projects
RELATING TO WATER USE.
Authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management, as a condition for issuing permits, to require the use of dual line water supply systems in new residential and mixed-use developments located in designated water management areas. Authorizes those residential and mixed-use developments to be included in irrigation projects, as defined in chapter 167, HRS. Authorizes the Board of Agriculture to investigate and survey the availability of nonpotable water. Requires the Department of Health, Board of Agriculture, and the counties to update their rules, ordinances, to allow dual line water supply systems in residential and mixed-use developments. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HHS/WLA, WAM. |
HASHIMOTO |
HHS/WLA, WAM |
HB915 |
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SB1218
DHS; Affordable Housing; Conveyance Tax; Rates; Exemption; Homeless Services Fund; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Land Conservation Fund; Rental Housing 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. Repeals the separate conveyance tax rates for the sale of a condominium or single family residence for which the purchaser is ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption on property tax and 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 general fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HHS/HOU/WLA, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS/HOU/WLA, WAM |
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SB1219
PUC; DOT; Motor Carrier Law; Water Carrier Act; Transfer; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Transfers the jurisdiction of the Motor Carrier Law from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Transfers the jurisdiction of the Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
TRS, CPN/WAM |
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SB1236
Works of Art Special Fund; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Capital Improvement Appropriations; Arts in Public Places Program; Relocatable Works of Arts Program; Performing Arts; School Arts Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Specifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WLA, WAM |
HB1299 |
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SB1237
Motor Vehicles; Sun Screening Devices; Regulations; Repeal
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Repeals state restrictions on the installation and use of sun screening devices, including window tinting, on motor vehicles. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/CPN, JDC. |
AWA |
TRS/CPN, JDC |
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SB1239
Potable Water; Nonpotable Water; Golf Courses; Irrigation; Water Conservation
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
Prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate golf courses subject to certain exceptions. Defines potable water. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HHS, JDC/WAM. |
AWA, DECORTE |
WLA/HHS, JDC/WAM |
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SB1251
Agricultural Tourism Activities; LUC; Uniform Statewide Standards
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Establishes statewide, uniform standards to promote agricultural tourism activities in the State by establishing state agricultural tourism activity requirements that are applicable to all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance. Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered by the county planning commission. 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. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG |
WLA/AEN/EIG/EDT, WAM |
HB966 |
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SB1262
Fishing; Division of Aquatic Resources; Regulations; Bag Limits
RELATING TO OAHU CORAL REEF RESILIENCE ENHANCEMENT.
Establishes bag limits for kala, nenue, and uhu fish around the island of Oahu. Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources to conduct population assessments of these fishes and report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2035. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
WLA/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB360 |
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SB1268
University of Hawaii; Space Sciences Workforce Development Program; Maunakea Scholars Program; Internship Program; Equipment and Supplies; Stipends; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII'S SPACE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING INITIATIVE.
Appropriates funds for salaries and fringe benefits of positions for the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program, Maunakea Scholars Program, and Internship Program. Appropriates funds for office equipment and supplies, operational costs, and stipends for the Maunakea Scholars Program and Internship Program. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU/EDT, WAM. |
INOUYE |
EDU/EDT, WAM |
HB563 |
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SB1275
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; State-Owned Historic Properties Preservation Plan Working Group; Historic Preservation; Reports
RELATING TO STATE-OWNED HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND INHERITED LANDS.
Establishes the State-Owned Historic Properties Preservation Plan Working Group within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure the preservation of state-owned historic properties and inherited lands. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
WLA, WAM |
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SB1294
Special Needs Recreational Playground Equipment; State Parks; County Parks; Public School Playgrounds; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
Requires all playgrounds located in state and county parks and on public school grounds to include special needs recreational playground equipment as part of the recreational apparatuses by 6/30/2027, including at a minimum a wheelchair accessible swing set. Establishes the Special Needs Recreational Playground Equipment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU/EIG/WLA, WAM. |
MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDU/EIG/WLA, WAM |
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SB1295
HDOT; Department of Law Enforcement; Container Licensing Program; Harbors; Fee; Cargo Inspection; Fireworks; Seizure of Contraband
RELATING TO SHIPPING CONTAINER LICENSING.
Establishes within the Department of Transportation the container licensing program to mitigate the influx of illegal contraband into the State. Imposes a nominal licensing fee of $1 per container. Subjects all containers entering the State to inspections and authorizes the seizure of contraband. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
TRS/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB1301
Historic Preservation; Surveys; Archaeological Permits; Practice of Archaeology; SHPD Review; Historic Property; Burials; Island Burial Councils
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Establishes conditions under which archaeological inventory surveys and reconnaissance surveys are required. Establishes conditions under which archaeological permits may be issued and revoked and the practice of archaeology may be temporarily revoked. Modifies the composition and operations of island burial councils. Modifies procedures upon the inadvertent discovery of burial sites. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WLA/HWN, JDC |
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SB1326
Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Program; HCDA; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to cooperate with or assist public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the State. Establishes the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program. Repeals the transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement district and board, under chapter 206E, part X, HRS. Makes additional consistent revisions to chapter 206E. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
HB1007 |
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SB1327
DLNR; Review of Proposed State Affordable Housing Projects
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. Sets forth the historic review requirements based on the project area's known historic, cultural, and archaeological resources. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/HOU, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/HOU, JDC |
HB1008 |
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SB1332
Important Agricultural Lands; Important Agricultural Lands Incentive; Farm Cluster Housing; Priority Permit Processing; Counties; County Ordinances
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Repeals the provision authorizing farm dwellings and farm employee housing on important agricultural lands, amends the provision for priority permit processing to include farm cluster housing, and adopts a new provision establishing farm cluster housing to incentivize the designation of lands as important agricultural lands pursuant to chapter 205, HRS. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WLA, WAM |
HB1013 |
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SB1334
Land Use; Land Use District Boundary Amendments
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes county petition process for review and approval of land use district boundary amendments based on adopted county general plans or county development plans. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/EIG, JDC |
HB1015 |
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SB1344
East-West Center; Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc.; Chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes; 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. Authorizes General Fund appropriations exempt from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the State of Hawaii Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West, Inc. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA, WAM |
HB1025 |
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SB1403
Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing; 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. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB1084 |
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SB1404
Cigarette Tax; Tobacco Tax; Disposition of Revenues
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the tax rates for cigarettes and little cigars beginning 1/1/2026, amends the disposition of tax revenues to certain non-general funds starting from fiscal year 2026-2027, with the excess carrying over to the general fund, and expands the tax disposition of tax revenues to the funds to include all tobacco product taxes. Repeals obsolete historical tax rates. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to CPN/EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EDU, WAM |
HB1085 |
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SB1406
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. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/WLA, JDC |
HB1087 |
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SB1446
Disabled Persons Parking; County Enforcement
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Authorizes each county to enact ordinances to enforce the design and construction requirements for the provision of accessible parking spaces, including the establishment of penalties for failure to comply with the ordinances. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB1127 |
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SB1457
BLNR; Water Sports Equipment; Interim Rules
RELATING TO OCEAN USER SAFETY.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue interim rules regarding commercial and recreational use of water sports equipment. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA, CPN |
HB1138 |
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SB1458
BLNR; DLNR; Environmental Stewardship Fee Program; Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund; Environmental Stewardship Commission; Appropriation
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the environmental stewardship fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental stewardship license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources through grants to nonprofit organizations. Establishes the environmental stewardship fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct rulemaking. Requires a report to the legislature, including an environmental stewardship fee strategic plan. Creates civil or administrative penalties to be imposed after July 1, 2030. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC |
HB1139 |
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SB1461
DLNR; CWRM; State Water Code; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and amends the maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code, expands the types of potential violations of the State Water Code, and makes each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider certain factors when imposing penalties. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA, JDC |
HB1142 |
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SB1463
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Program; Employees
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM.
Amend sections 6E-3 and 76-16(b), HRS, to allow the Department of Land and Natural Resources to employ both civil service and non-civil service professional and technical staff in its State Historic Preservation Program. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/LBT, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/LBT, WAM |
HB1144 |
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SB1476
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts
RELATING TO CAPITAL ADVANCEMENT CONTRACTS.
Amends section 266-19.5(d), HRS, for the purpose of increasing the cap for the contract value of any one capital advancement contract (CAC) and the cap for the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Adds reporting requirements for the department. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
HB1157 |
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SB1477
Department of Transportation; Firefighting at Commercial Harbors; Limited Liability
RELATING TO FIREFIGHTING AT COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Limits civil liability of individuals who render firefighting services 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. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB1158 |
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SB1479
DOT; DOE; Pupil Transportation Safety
RELATING TO PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY.
Amends sections 286-102 and 286-181, HRS, to allow exemptions to include use of motorcoaches, small buses, and vans, which may not meet school bus regulations for school bus services, but which shall otherwise meet vehicle requirements and qualifications set forth in chapter 19-143, Hawaii Administrative Rules, to the extent required by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Education, when adult staff chaperone escorts of students are provided while students are being transported between designated locations off-campus and designated locations on-campus. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/EDU, WAM |
HB1160 |
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SB1482
Department of Transportation; Limited-Term Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses and Non-Domiciled Commercial Learner's Permits; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING.
Amends section 286-236, HRS, to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a limited-term 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. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB1163 |
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SB1484
Sale of Real Property; Counties
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Authorizes the counties to sell or dispose of property bordering the ocean when the Department of Transportation requests the acquisition of the property for state highway purposes. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/EIG, WAM/JDC |
HB1165 |
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SB1485
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 apporitates funds out of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
HB1166 |
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SB1486
Emergency Appropriation; State Highway Fund; Department of Ttransportation
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. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, WAM |
HB1167 |
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SB1510
Motor Carriers; Exemptions; Non-Profit Community-Based Organizations
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Exempts non-profit community-based organizations providing transportation services from motor carrier regulations under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, CPN |
HB1422 |
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SB1521
Deceased Pet Animals; Public Roadways; Microchips; Notification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county department when disposing of a deceased cat or dog from a public roadway to scan the animal for a microchip, record certain information, and report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM. |
RHOADS, RICHARDS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRS, WAM |
HB667 |
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SB1524
UH; BOR; College of Education; Tuition Waiver; Mandatory Fee Waiver; State-Approved Teacher Education Program; Teacher Education; Resident Student
RELATING TO TEACHER EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Regents to grant a waiver on all tuition and mandatory fees to a resident student enrolled in the College of Education at the University of Hawaii at Manoa for the semester or term that the student enrolls in a State-Approved Teacher Education Program. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU, WAM. |
RHOADS |
EDU, WAM |
HB1345 |
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SB1535
Real Property; Public Lands; Transfer; City and County of Honolulu; DLNR; DAGS; HHFDC; Appropriations
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Provides for the transfer of certain parcels in the Liliha Civic Center area and Iwilei Fire Station area from various state agencies to the City and County of Honolulu. Provides for the transfer of the parcel of land on which Alii Place is sited from the City and County of Honolulu to the State. Repeals the sunset provision of Act 4, SLH 2024. Requires the City and County of Honolulu to accept the properties transferred in satisfaction of all amounts owed by Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under the Kapolei roadways, drainage, and sewer settlement. Exempts the land transferred from the definition of public lands for purposes of chapter 171, HRS. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
WLA, WAM |
HB800 |
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SB1537
DLNR; Wildlife; Feral Non-Native Animals; Prohibition; State Land; County Land; Penalties; Reports
RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
Prohibits the feeding of feral non-native animals on state land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce certain penalties for violations. Requires the counties to adopt or amend ordinances to prohibit the feeding of feral non-native animals on county land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream and impose certain penalties for violations. Establishes an annual reporting requirement to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS |
AEN/WLA, JDC |
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SB1550
DLNR; UH; Exceptional Trees Program; Significant Trees; State Arborist Advisory Committee; County Arborist Advisory Committees
RELATING TO TREES.
Establishes base selection criteria for exceptional trees. Establishes the significant tree designation, selection criteria, and related processes. Establishes the State Arborist Advisory Committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for administrative purposes. Requires County Arborist Advisory Committees to have at least six members, adopt new exceptional tree selection criteria, and designate significant trees. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the University of Hawaii to cooperate with State and County Arborist Advisory Committees to carry out the Exceptional Trees Program. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, JDC. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WLA, JDC |
HB1501 |
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SB1561
Vegetation Management; Wildfire Mitigation; DLNR
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
Establishes vegetation management requirements to prevent wildfires caused by electric utilities. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce the provisions. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
WLA/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1573
Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Allows the Department of Agriculture 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 the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC. |
INOUYE |
WLA/AEN, JDC |
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SB1577
State Foundation of Culture and the Arts; Performing Arts Grants Program; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Allows the use of moneys from the Works of Art Special Fund for performing arts. Appropriates funds to provide grants under the Performing Arts Grants Program. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, KIDANI, Richards |
WLA, WAM |
HB1378 |
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SB1580
Flags; Honor and Remember Flag; Pride Flag
RELATING TO FLAGS.
Requires the honor and remember flag and pride flag to be flown with the United States and Hawaiian flags on specified days. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC. |
LEE, C., INOUYE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WLA, JDC |
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SB1597
Counties; Special Management Areas; Permits
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Increases the valuation threshold of development subject to a special management area minor permit or a special management area use permit from $500,000 to $750,000. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WLA, WAM |
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SB1598
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Adaptation Pathways; Adaptation Planning for Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Resort Shoreline Development; Sea Level Rise Exposure Area; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ADAPTATION PATHWAYS PLANNING.
Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop adaptation pathways plans to modify and relocate development and associated infrastructure away from critically vulnerable areas to locations outside of sea level rise and coastal flooding exposure area. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE |
WLA/AEN, WAM |
HB314 |
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SB1600
OHA; Public Land Trust Information System; Public Land Trust Working Group; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST WORKING GROUP.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to hire necessary staff, purchase equipment, and retain professional services on behalf of the Public Land Trust Working Group. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, WAM. |
INOUYE |
HWN/WLA, WAM |
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SB1618
DCCA; UH; BOR; Journalistic Ethics Commission; Journalistic Ethics Review Board; College of Social Sciences; Journalism; Public Reporting; Dispute Resolution; Complaint; Ethics; Reports; Penalties
RELATING TO JOURNALISM.
Establishes a Journalistic Ethics Commission within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes a Journalistic Code of Ethics. Requires news media outlets to provide training in the ethics of journalism to journalists and editors in their employ. Establishes a Journalistic Ethics Review Board to be administratively attached to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires the Journalistic Ethics Review Board to handle complaints and appeals regarding violations of the Journalistic Code of Ethics. Requires the Journalistic Ethics Commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes penalties for violations. Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to conduct an analysis of the journalism program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Social Sciences. Requires the Board of Regents to report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to CPN/EDU, JDC/WAM. |
KIM, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
CPN/EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB1643
Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing; Blood Alcohol Content; Lower Threshold
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Awa |
TRS, JDC |
HB1387 |
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SB1644
Transportation; DOT; HART; Fixed Guideway Systems; Counties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes that development of a fixed guideway system in a county having a population greater than 500,000 is a function of state government. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to develop a fixed guideway system in a county having a population greater than 500,000. Requires the Department of Transportation to transfer the fixed guideway system to the respective county upon completion. Transfers functions of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation to the Department of Transportation. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA |
TRS/EIG, WAM/JDC |
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SB1652
OPSD; Climate Change Superfund Act; Climate Change Adaptation Cost Recovery Program; Climate Change Adaptation Special Fund
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Establishes the Climate Change Adaptation Cost Recovery Program within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to secure compensatory payments from historically responsible parties that contributed to pollution, based on a standard of strict liability to provide a source of revenue for climate change adaptive infrastructure projects within the State. Establishes the Climate Change Adaptation Special Fund. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS |
WLA/AEN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1654
DHHL; State Agencies; Land Transfers
RELATING TO LAND TRANSFERS.
Authorizes the transfer of certain lands under the jurisdiction of certain state agencies to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, JDC. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI |
HWN/WLA, JDC |
HB1309 |
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SB1664
Department of Transportation; Photo Red light Imaging System; School Zones; Fines; Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires the State to prioritize the installation of photo red light imaging detector systems in school zones if the State establishes a photo red light imaging detector system. Requires proceeds of fines collected for disregarding a steady red signal pursuant to a photo red light imaging detector system installed in a school zone to be deposited into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS, WAM/JDC. |
WAKAI |
TRS, WAM/JDC |
HB1231 |
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SB1665
Critical Infrastructure; Foreign Investment; Limitation; Report
RELATING TO FOREIGN CRITICAL ASSETS.
Limits foreign ownership of certain public and private utilities and companies controlling the State's critical infrastructure. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, C. |
WLA, CPN/JDC |
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SB1668
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Vehicle Charging System Funding Program; Clean Energy; Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the Electric Vehicle Charging System and Infrastructure Funding Program and allows the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount to expend funds for the Program. Increases the amount of petroleum tax to be deposited into the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Re-Referred to TRS/EIG, CPN/WAM. |
LEE, C. |
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SB2001
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2002
CWRM; BLNR; OHA; Responsibilities; Commission Membership; Executive Director; Independent Legal Counsel; Emergency Order; Water Emergencies
RELATING TO WATER.
Allows the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent counsel. Repeals the First Deputy to the Chairperson of CWRM. Establishes the Executive Director of the CWRM. Administratively attaches the CWRM to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Authorizes members of CWRM to be eligible to serve as chairperson. Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Director of Health to serve as ex officio voting members ineligible to serve as chairperson. Adds one member to the nominating committee for CWRM, to be appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Authorizes entities to whom an emergency order is directed to challenge the order under certain conditions. Clarifies the notification requirements and contents of declarations of water shortages. Establishes fines. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
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SB2003
Mauna Kea Lands; UH; MKSOA; Auditor; Act 255, SLH 2022
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Auditor's report pursuant to section 4 of Act 255, SLH 2022, to include a recommendation as to whether the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority is fit to continue management of Mauna Kea lands. If the Auditor recommends that the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority is unfit to continue management of Mauna Kea lands, provides for the repeal of the Authority and reversion of management authority over Mauna Kea lands to the University of Hawaii. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, MORIWAKI |
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SB2004
Counties; Outdoor Advertising; Violators; Penalties
RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.
Increases the penalties for any person who violates the State's laws relating to the display of billboards or any outdoor advertising device. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, DECOITE, GABBARD, KANUHA, RHOADS, Elefante, Moriwaki |
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SB2005
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2006
Agriculture; Agricultural Districts; Zoning; Farm Dwelling; Accessory Employee Housing
RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
Clarifies that a "farm dwelling" permitted in an agricultural district includes a single-family farm dwelling with an accessory employee housing structure, subject to certain restrictions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2007
Land Use Decision-Making; Housing
RELATING TO LAND USE DECISION-MAKING.
Provides the authority for counties to amend district boundaries up to 25 acres for purposes of residential housing, agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA |
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SB2008
Statewide Traffic Code; Daniel K. Inouye Highway; Speed Limit
RELATING TO STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Establishes 55 miles per hour as the maximum speed limit on all parts of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Elefante |
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SB2009
Motor Vehicles; Private Parties; Registration; Transfer; Plates; Tags; Emblems
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires new number plates and tags or emblems for used motor vehicles transferred between private individuals. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA |
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SB2010
Motor Vehicles; Drivers; Traffic; Public Safety; Impoundment
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Authorizes the impoundment of motor vehicles when certain traffic violations have been alleged or committed. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, ELEFANTE, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MORIWAKI, Chang, Gabbard |
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SB2011
Counties; Ordinances; Street Addresses; Display Standards; Emergency Response
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Requires each county to adopt display standards requiring visible and readable street addresses and to require owners of residential and commercial buildings to post street addresses in accordance with the county's display standards. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RHOADS |
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SB2012
Conveyance Tax; Revenues; Land Conservation Fund
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Repeals the cap amount on conveyance tax revenues allocated to the land conservation fund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, Elefante |
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SB2013
Turtle Bay Reimbursable General Obligation Bonds; Reimbursement ($)
RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON THE PORTION OF THE TURTLE BAY REIMBURSABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FINANCED BY THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Reduces reimbursement of debt service on the Turtle Bay reimbursable general obligation bonds from the land conservation fund to approximately one-half of the total repayment amount and reduces, accordingly, the amount due per fiscal year for the remainder of the bond amortization schedule. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, Moriwaki |
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SB2014
DHRD; Vacant Positions; Reclassification; Abolishment; Report; General Fund
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to abolish vacant positions within state departments and agencies under its jurisdiction that have been vacant for more than 5 years. Requires a list of positions abolished to be included in the Director's annual report to the Legislature. Requires funds for abolished positions to immediately lapse to the credit of the general fund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE |
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SB2015
LUC; Counties; Petition; Redistricting; Declaratory Order
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Temporarily allows each county, by resolution of its county council, to petition for the redistricting of land from an agricultural district to a rural district through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Effective 7/1/2027. Sunsets 6/30/2030. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, Moriwaki |
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SB2016
Legislature; Senators; Representatives; Vacancies; Appointments; Term
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.
Establishes that if the death or permanent incapacitation of the prior incumbent leaves a legislative seat vacant before a primary election, but after the close of filing for candidacy in that election, and the prior incumbent's name was the only name on any ballot for that seat for that election, the Governor's appointment of a replacement shall be valid for both the unexpired term and the succeeding term. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE |
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SB2017
DLIR; Employment Practices; Healthy Workplace Act; Abusive Conduct; Prohibition; Penalty; Private Cause of Action; Remedies; Rules
RELATING TO HEALTHY WORKPLACES.
Prohibits any employer or employee from subjecting an employee to abusive conduct. Requires employers and certain employees to take all reasonable preventative and responsive measures to ensure a safe work environment free of abusive conduct. Prohibits employers and certain employees from taking retaliatory actions against employees who engage in certain protected acts. Establishes a penalty, private cause of action, and remedies. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD |
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SB2018
OPSD; DLNR; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; UH; Membership; Transfer
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Transfers the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes. Removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the Commission. Adds a representative from the University of Hawaii to the Commission. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, MORIWAKI, Gabbard |
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SB2019
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, Moriwaki |
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SB2020
UH; Institute for Astronomy; Space Science and Engineering Initiative; Workforce Development Program; Internship Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Wakai |
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SB2021
State Fire Council; Counties; Search and Rescue; Costs; Mandatory Reimbursement; Ordinances; Rules
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Clarifies that a person or entity shall be liable for all or a portion of search and rescue expenses when the search and rescue results from the person or entity's violation of applicable laws. Requires the State Fire Council to adopt rules, and the counties to adopt ordinances, as necessary to pursue reimbursements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, HASHIMOTO, Chang, Gabbard, Kanuha, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
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SB2022
State Water Code; CWRM; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code and authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors the CWRM must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Increases maximum fines every 5 years from 2031 to 2046. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI |
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SB2023
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
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SB2024
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. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to use public-private partnerships for the development of public school facilities, including facilities at public charter schools. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Kanuha |
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SB2025
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA |
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SB2026
Stationary Vehicles; Traffic Safety; Duty of Approaching Vehicle
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires drivers of vehicles approaching stationary motor vehicles stopped on the shoulder or roadside due to a traffic collision or vehicle maintenance or mechanical problem to slow down and make a lane change if necessary. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2027
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 $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years after December 31, 2025, and sunsets on December 31, 2035. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
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SB2028
Aquaculture Investment Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE AQUACULTURE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, establishes a 5-year aquaculture investment tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualifying investment costs relating to qualified aquaculture businesses. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Wakai |
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SB2029
HIEMA; Hawaii Disaster Drill Day; Preparedness; Federal Government; Counties
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes the eighth day of August of each year as "Hawaii Disaster Drill Day". Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with all state departments and agencies, to conduct drills and perform other activities for that day. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki |
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SB2030
DCR; Adult Correctional Officers; Body Cameras; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for purchasing body cameras for adult correctional officers to wear while on duty at state correctional facilities. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2031
Consumer Protection; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Live-Event Tickets; Short-Term Lodging; Disclosures; Total Price; Junk Fees
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: offer, display, or advertise the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of live-event tickets or short-term lodging. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
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SB2032
DCCA; Rooftop Solar; Residential Solar Energy Devices; Energy Storage; Consumer Protection; Contractors; Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires any person or entity selling a residential solar energy device to comply with consumer protection laws. Prohibits the sale of a residential solar energy device without a contractor's license or contractual affiliation with a licensed contractor. Requires a standardized disclosure form to be developed by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for use in all residential solar proposals and contracts. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Hashimoto |
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SB2033
PUC; Renewable Energy; Grid-Ready Homes Interconnection Process; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator; Electricity Reliability Surcharge; Report
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires a report to the PUC on the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Effective 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2034
Planned Community Associations; Condominium Associations; Board; Cumulative Voting; Candidates
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Clarifies that a member can distribute each vote they are entitled to among any or all of the candidates for a planned community association or condominium association board election conducted by cumulative voting. Defines "candidate". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga |
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SB2035
Condominiums; Association Records; Resale Transactions; Costs
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Authorizes condominium associations and managing agents to charge reasonable costs for administrative services related to providing documentation not already in existence or preparing forms to facilitate a private sales transaction. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2036
Consumer Protection; Surveillance Pricing; Prohibition
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits surveillance pricing, or differential pricing based on information collected with electronic surveillance technology. Deems surveillance pricing an unfair and deceptive practice. Provides certain exemptions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2037
Condominiums; Arbitration; Fines; Attorneys' Fees; Trial de Novo
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits condominium association from charging unit owner attorneys' fees on fines unless deemed collectable. Limits attorneys' fees awarded and charged under section 514B-157, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to 25% of underlying claim. Allows court to assess charges against party requesting trial de novo if requesting party fails to better its position by 30% or more. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2038
Abortion; Mifepristone; Medication; Pharmacy; Prescription; Health
RELATING TO MEDICATION LABELING.
Authorizes certain pregnant persons to receive abortion medication with a label that does not bear their name and other identifying information. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2039
DCCA; Corporations; Business Entities; Regulation; Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits certain business entities from engaging in election and campaign finance activities. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2040
Constitutional Amendment; Speech; Elections; Non-Natural Persons; Business Entities (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 4, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to provide that the participation of non-natural persons in election activities and campaign finance activities may be regulated, restricted, or prohibited as provided by law. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2041
Judiciary; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances; Real Property; Repeal; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Repeals the Land Court. Transfers functions of the Land Court to the Bureau of Conveyances. Establishes a working group to recommend the implementation of specific reforms to effectively eliminate the Land Court. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2042
Insurance; Sponsored Captive Insurance Companies; Minimum Capital and Surplus; Reduction
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Reduces the unimpaired minimum capital and surplus that class 4 sponsored captive insurance companies are required to maintain under certain circumstances. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI |
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SB2043
Insurance Commissioner; Insurance; Captive Insurance Companies; Certificate of Exemption; Examinations
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to apply to the Insurance Commissioner for certificates of exemption from examination after meeting certain requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2044
Dormant Captive Insurance Companies; Gross Premiums Tax; Meeting Requirement; Exemption
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Exempts a dormant captive insurance company that has been issued a certificate of dormancy from certain taxes and the requirement that its governing body hold at least one meeting each year in the State. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI |
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SB2045
State Boxing Commission of Hawaii; Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Combat Sports Contests; Prohibitions; Mixed Martial Arts Contests; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Renames the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals the existing Mixed Martial Arts Contests Program. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2046
Department of Health; Water Quality; Underground Storage Tanks and Tank Systems; Confirmed Release; Environmental Restoration; Jet Fuel; Rules
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2047
Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Prescription Drugs; Maximum Allowable Cost; Contracting Pharmacies
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Establishes requirements for pharmacy benefit managers that reimburse contracting pharmacies for drugs on a maximum allowable cost basis, including maximum allowable cost lists, and maximum allowable cost reports, and complaints process. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2048
DAB; Invasive Species; Pest-Infested Items or Materials; Sale; Barter; Donation; Prohibited; Penalties
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Prohibits the sale, barter, or donation of any pest-infested item or material. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to quarantine, treat, or destroy pest-infested items or materials. Imposes penalties on individuals who sell, barter, or donate a pest-infested items or materials. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2049
Law Enforcement; Biometric Surveillance Technology; Facial Recognition; Prohibition
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers from using biometric surveillance technology in the State unless certain conditions are met. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2050
Hawaii Board of Chiropractic; Licensure; Exception; Students; Clinical Practice; Rules
RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
Beginning 7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in a qualified chiropractic college to engage in clinical practice as part of their college instruction if directly supervised by a qualified licensed chiropractor. Requires the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic to adopt rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2051
Health Insurance; In Vitro Fertilization; Mandatory Insurance Coverage; Infertility; Same-Sex Couples; Unmarried Individuals; Transgender Persons; Male Infertility; Parity
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried individuals, transgender persons, and opposite-sex couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. Requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least six months' duration, rather than five years. Includes need for medical intervention to conceive due to physiological or anatomical factors. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2052
Smartphones; Right-to-Repair; Exclusions
RELATING TO RIGHT TO REPAIR.
Requires original smartphone manufacturers to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2053
Salvaged Motor Vehicles; Transfer; Electronic Signature
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes supporting documents used to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle to an insurer 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 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2054
Hawaii National Guard; Deployment; Federal Law Enforcement; Collaboration
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Prohibits the Hawaii National Guard from deploying to assist federal troops, federal law enforcement, or the national guard of any other state operating in Hawaii when the governor has objected to the deployments. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha |
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SB2055
Civil Rights Commission; Civil Rights; Helpline; Federal Deployments; Annual Report
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Requires the Civil Rights Commission to establish a helpline for individuals to submit reports of harms from federal deployments in the State. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to compile an annual report and hold an annual public hearing on data obtained through the helpline. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
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SB2056
Individual Liberties; Law Enforcement Agencies; Prohibited Agreements
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits law enforcement agencies from forming certain agreements with federal or out-of-state law enforcement agencies. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2057
State Agencies; Law Enforcement; Federal Agents; Assistance; Prohibition; First Amendment; Immigration Enforcement
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using any personnel or funds originating in the state to assist or facilitate conduct by federal agents that exceeds their statutory duty or authority. Prohibits law enforcement officers from assisting or cooperating with or allowing resources to be used to facilitate federal agents engaged in operations that target individuals or entities for activities protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution or immigration enforcement operations. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha |
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SB2058
Safe Community Places; Voluntary Consent; Law Enforcement; First Amendment; Immigration Enforcement
RELATING TO SAFE COMMUNITIES.
Requires the Attorney General to designate safe community places. Prohibits employees at safe community places from providing voluntary consent to federal law enforcement agents for operations that identify or seek to identify apprehend, arrest, or impose any other penalty for activities protected by the First Amendment or immigration enforcement. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2059
Federal Immigration Enforcement; Delegation; Prohibited
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits a law enforcement agency from entering into an agreement for the delegation of immigration enforcement authority to a state or county agency. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2060
HHFDC; Department of Budget and Finance; RHRF; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, with the approval of the Director of Finance, to transfer moneys between the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and its subaccounts without legislative authorization. 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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, Gabbard, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2061
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 to: (1) Require at least sixty per cent of the residential condominium units within urban redevelopment sites to be set aside for owner-occupied residential use for not less than ten years from the date of initial purchase of the unit; (2) Amend eligibility requirements to buy or own a residential condominium unit within an urban redevelopment site to allow an individual to own other real property; (3) Amend the term "owner-occupied residential use" to include the renting or subleasing by the owner of a residential condominium unit to any tenant or sublessee of any kind; and (4) Allow 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 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2062
HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program as a permanent program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to purchase equity in for-sale housing development projects for qualified residents of the State using moneys in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to lower the initial purchasing price. Establishes equity repayment requirements. Effective 6/29/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
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SB2063
HHFDC; RHRF; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Project Criteria; Conveyance Tax; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Revises the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund by modifying the priority list for project funding and adding new project priority criteria. Authorizes fund transfers between the Mixed-Income Subaccount without legislative approval. Authorizes conveyance tax revenues deposited into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be transferred to the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
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SB2064
Governor; DAGS; Office of the State Architect; State Architect; State Construction Projects; Design Approvals; Design Review; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Establishes within the Department of Accounting and General Services the Office of the State Architect, directed by a State Architect appointed by the Governor. Requires the State Architect to organize, manage, and oversee the design review of all state construction projects and issue design approvals for traditional design-bid-build state construction projects. Requires an annual report to the Governor and Legislature. Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee design review services for state construction projects and issue certain design approvals through the State Architect. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2065
Counties; Permits; State Projects; Designated Staff; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITS.
Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Fevella, Gabbard, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2066
State Agencies; Counties; State Projects; County Building Permit Requirements; Exemption; Public Disclosure; Programmatic or Project-Specific Agreements; Cooperative Working Groups; Report
RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITTING AND INSPECTION.
Allows state projects to be exempted from county building permit requirements under certain conditions. Requires all exempted state projects to be included in a report that is regularly made available to the public. Allows state agencies that undertake projects to be dedicated to a county to prepare programmatic or project-specific agreements that establish requirements and standards for review and acceptance if the agency wants the project to be exempted. Allows state agencies that want to be exempted from county permitting processes to establish a cooperative working group. Requires cooperative working groups to submit an interim report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2027. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2067
Housing Development; County Council Approval Exemption; State Financing Commitments; State Land
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts housing developments that have obtained financing commitments from the State or is located on state land from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2068
OPSD; Affordable Housing; Land Inventory Task Force; Study; State Lands; County Lands; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, on how to maximize housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Gabbard, Kanuha, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2069
HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Equity Pilot Program ($)
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to use existing funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the Equity Pilot Program established under Act 92, SLH 2023. Takes effect 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
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SB2070
HHFDC; Real Property; Qualified Resident; Permanently Affordable; For-Sale Housing; Restrictions on Transfer
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to designate certain for-sale housing units as permanently affordable. Requires the HHFDC to adopt rules to implement the Permanently Affordable For-Sale Housing Program. Repeals certain requirements defining a qualified resident. Removes certain restrictions applicable to the transfer of real property developed and sold under chapter 201H, HRS. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2071
Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Fee Simple; Leasehold
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that the dwelling units eligible for the Rent-to-Own Program shall be units that are for sale in fee simple or leasehold on state or county land under a lease with an initial term of not less than 99 years. Increases the time period that the sales price of the dwelling units under the Rent-to Own Program shall remain fixed from 5 years to 10 years after the rental agreement is executed. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS |
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SB2072
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Tourism; Restaurants; Michelin Guide; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Appropriates moneys to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants statewide. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, Elefante, Wakai |
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SB2073
HHS; DOH; Water Fluoridation; Water Testing; Reports
RELATING TO WATER FLUORIDATION.
Requires certain suppliers of water in the State to adjust the fluoride levels in the supplier's public water system to meet the optimal fluoride level for community water fluoridation, as established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Requires suppliers to test water systems for fluoride levels, at intervals established by the state Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to provide training to suppliers on the implementation of water fluoridation. Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, Richards |
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SB2074
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
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SB2075
Public Procurement; Local Preference; Hawaii Businesses
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
Requires purchasing agencies to apply a local preference to Hawaii businesses in evaluating bids or proposals. Establishes criteria for a Hawaii business to qualify for a local preference. Establishes tiered local preference percentages to be applied based on bid price. Establishes procedures for contract awardees who fail to meet or maintain the preference criteria. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2076
Artificial Intelligence; Deepfakes; Publicity Rights
RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
Protects a person's right to publicity from artificial intelligence deepfakes. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2077
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, and construction of the Fenix Space launch platform system and Fenix Space Hilo flight operations facility. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, KIDANI |
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SB2078
Aquarium Fishing; Fine Increase
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA |
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SB2079
Vehicle Title; Surety Bond; Director of Finance; Ownership
RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLES.
Requires the county Director of Finance to issue a temporary, three-year title to an applicant in cases where no prior title exists, the prior owner is unable to provide one, or the Director is otherwise not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle. Requires the applicant to provide a surety bond and certain documentation to the Director. Allows for a right of action against the surety bond and temporary title. Requires the temporary title to convert to a full title after three years unless a suit has been instituted against the temporary title. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2080
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 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2081
Motor Vehicles; Certificate of Registration; Divorce Decree
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Authorizes a person to remove their name from a certificate of registration from a motor vehicle if that person is party to a divorce decree that states that title to the motor vehicle was granted to the other party. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2082
DOE; Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program; Workforce Housing; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program at public schools classified as rural or underserved. Requires the Department of Education to administer the program and report findings to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga |
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SB2083
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; State-Owned Historic Properties Preservation Plan Working Group; Historic Preservation; Reports
RELATING TO STATE-OWNED HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND INHERITED LANDS.
Establishes the State-Owned Historic Properties Preservation Plan Working Group within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure the preservation of state-owned historic properties and inherited lands. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2084
DLNR; Marine Life Conservation Districts; Carrying Capacity Program; Administrative Rules; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct a Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a report to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2085
DOH; Water Catchment Systems; Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2028 and dissolve on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2086
Health Care Professionals; Health Care Providers; License; Legal and Administrative Claims; Reporting Requirements; Courts; State Agencies; Professional Liability Insurers; Insurance Commissioner; Licensing Boards; Medical Torts; Statute of Limitation; Statute of Repose; Tolling; Pain and Suffering Damages; Award Limit
RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Part II - Requires health care professionals, and courts and agencies in receipt of the filing, to report to the respective licensing board any legal or administrative complaint, claim, or action for damages filed against the health care professional within thirty days of receipt of the filing. Requires review by the licensing boards. Requires filings against physicians, osteopathic physicians, or podiatrists to be reported to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires self‑insured health care providers and professional liability insurers for health care providers to report to the Insurance Commissioner any medical tort claims filed with the court and requires the Insurance Commissioner to forward certain information to the appropriate professional board or the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Part III – Extends the time frame by which a medical tort action can be brought and establishes additional tolling conditions. Increases the cap on damages recoverable for pain and suffering in medical tort actions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
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SB2087
DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Bronze Level; Catastrophic Plan; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Employer Contributions; Portability; Reports
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Establishes a three-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; provided that the Department shall allow the operator to access state-backed reinsurance or risk stabilization support for the operator of the Pilot Program. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to: (1) Issue premium subsidies or vouchers; and (2) Accept employer contributions; provided that the benefit shall be portable and follow the individual without imposing compliance or administrative obligations on the State or an employer. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2029. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
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SB2088
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga |
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SB2089
DHS; Medicaid; Prospective Payment System; Reimbursement; Mental Health Services; Mental Health Professionals; Rules
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 to allow medical assistance reimbursement payments for services provided to recipients eligible for Medicaid benefits under any plan under Medicaid managed care programs in the State by unlicensed mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Requires the Department of Human Services to seek necessary waivers and any additional approvals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Inouye, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2090
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang |
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SB2091
DOE; School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program; School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund; Repayment Signing Bonus Program; School Bus Driver Outreach and Pathway Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund. Establishes a Repayment Signing Bonus Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Outreach and Pathway Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2092
Renewable Portfolio Standards; Definition; Biomass; Repeal
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Repeals biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of "renewable energy". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
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SB2093
Fuel Tank Advisory Committee; Regular Meetings; Frequency; Appropriation ($)
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, Wakai |
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SB2094
EALs; Toxic Chemicals; Pollutants; Procedural Requirements; Public Notice
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
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SB2095
DOH; PFAS Working Group; PFAS; Toxic Chemicals; Reports
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a PFAS Working Group within the Department of Health to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Ihara |
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SB2096
DOH; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Wastewater Management; Testing; Rules; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Requires certain wastewater treatment plants to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of PFAS. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain specific amounts of PFAS. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields PFAS in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a five hundred-year floodplain. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2097
DAB; Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program; Climate Adaptation; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
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SB2098
DAB; Clean Plant Program; Establishment; Report; Appropriation ($)
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2099
DOH; Large Municipal Waste Combustors; Incinerators; Environmental Protection; Performance and Emission Standards; Rules
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE POLLUTION.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt by 12/31/2027, rules setting forth performance and emission standards for large municipal waste combustor plants operating within the State, in compliance with proposed federal rules. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires large municipal waste combustor plants operating within the State to comply with the rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
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SB2100
DAB; Pesticides; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Reports; Online Reporting Tool
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. Exempts wood preservative pesticides from reporting requirements. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
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SB2101
Department of Health; Counties; Solid Waste Reduction; Organic Waste Diversion; Benchmarks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to reduce all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a specified amount of organic waste per year in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
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SB2102
DAB; Hemp; Hemp-derived Feed Ingredient; Commercial Feed; Rules
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
Beginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the use of hemp-derived feed ingredients in certain commercial animal feeds. Authorizes the use of hemp and hemp-derived feed ingredients in commercial feed for livestock, contingent on approval by the federal government or Association of American Feed Control Officials. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Fukunaga, Wakai |
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SB2103
DAB; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2104
GET; Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs; Phased Repeal; County Surcharge; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Implements a phased repeal of the state general excise tax on the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs in the State. Prohibits counties from establishing county surcharges on the state general excise tax on gross income or gross proceeds from the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs in the State. Prohibition on county surcharges to be repealed on 12/31/2030. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, RICHARDS, Wakai |
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SB2105
DOH; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Audit; Internal Control Process; Repeal; Distributors; Redemption Centers
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Repeals provisions requiring all deposit beverage distributors to send monthly or semi-annual distribution reports and supporting records to the Department of Health; develop and submit to the program for approval, an internal control process to ensure accurate data reporting and adequate record maintenance; and obtain biennial independent audits. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2106
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2107
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
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SB2108
Family Court; Jurisdiction; Criminal Offenses; Minor Defendants; Abuse; Trauma
RELATING TO JURISDICTION.
Amends the factors a family court is required to consider in deciding whether the court may waive jurisdiction over a minor or adult held for criminal proceedings. Preserves the family court's jurisdiction over a minor transferred for criminal proceedings for subsequent acts that would otherwise be within the family court's jurisdiction. Requires the court to retain jurisdiction over a minor if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the minor was trafficked, sexually abused, or raped by the alleged victim in the case before or during the commission of the alleged offense. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2109
HIEMA; Emergency Preparedness; Emergency Communications; Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATIONS.
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop and implement a statewide public education and communications program to promote household emergency preparedness consistent with the Agency's fourteen-day essential supplies recommendation. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Fukunaga, Wakai |
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SB2110
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2111
Licensure Requirements; Renewals; Continuing Education Requirements; Domestic Violence; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Clinical Social Workers
RELATING TO LICENSURE.
Requires marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers to complete courses related to domestic violence for licensure and renewals. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2112
Additives in Food; Petroleum-Based Synthetic Food Dyes; Synthetic Chemicals; Prohibited
RELATING TO ADDITIVES IN FOOD.
Beginning January 1, 2027, bans the manufacture, sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any food that contains petroleum-based synthetic food dyes and synthetic chemical additives. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, Fukunaga |
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SB2113
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
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SB2114
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2115
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS |
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SB2116
AG; State and County; Departments, Boards, Commissions, Agencies; Public Employees; Confidential Complaint Process; Reports; Rules
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 the Attorney General to adopt rules and submit annual reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Ihara |
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SB2117
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 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 Trust Fund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2118
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
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SB2119
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 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. Entitles an officer or employee to reimbursement from the State or a county when a travel vendor offers no or a partial refund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2120
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2121
Emergency; Official Announcements; Broadcast Media; American Sign Language; Sign Language Interpreter
RELATING TO EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during each official announcement broadcast via television or the Internet during a state of emergency. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible during the broadcast. Requires a news media outlet to display the American Sign Language interpreter in a picture-in-picture window during broadcasts of official emergency announcements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2122
Cafeteria Plans; Wage and Salary Reduction Benefit Programs; Flexible Spending Accounts; Public Service; Maximum Contributions; Carryover Limits
RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS.
Specifies that the maximum contribution and carryover amounts for a public service flexible spending account plan shall be set in accordance with the annual limits prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service for cafeteria plans. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, RICHARDS, Chang, Hashimoto |
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SB2123
DAB; BAB; Agricultural Park Lots; Farm Dwellings; Land Use; Inspections
RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.
Prohibits residing on agricultural park lots unless within a farm dwelling permitted by the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct inspections of agricultural park lots for unpermitted farm dwellings during fiscal year 2026-2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, KIM, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Hashimoto |
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SB2124
Penal Code; Sentencing; Arson; Mandatory Imprisonment; Maximum Fine
RELATING TO ARSON.
Requires that defendants convicted of arson offenses be sentenced to mandatory imprisonment and a maximum fine. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2125
Teacher Licensing; Emergency Hire; Exemptions; Licensure Progress
RELATING TO TEACHER LICENSING.
Removes 3-year employment limit for unlicensed teachers hired on an emergency basis. Requires that unlicensed teachers hired on an emergency basis make continuous and verifiable progress toward satisfying licensing requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
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SB2126
DAB; Conventional Farming; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANTS.
Establishes the Conventional Farming Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide grants to small and midsized farmers who practice conventional farming. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
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SB2127
DOH; Water Pollution; Landowners; Runoff; Agricultural Enterprises; Damages; Fines; Liability; Rules
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Requires a landowner in possession of ten thousand or more acres in the State to be liable for damages and fines arising from runoff originating on the land and entering into state waters or onto state lands. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules and prioritize enforcement of water pollution control regulations in rural areas where there are existing reports of runoff and other forms of water pollution. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, GABBARD |
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SB2128
Trespass; Hunting; Motor Vehicles; Firearms; Forfeiture
RELATING TO TRESPASS.
Provides that any firearm or motor vehicle possessed and used by a person who hunts on private land without the permission of the owner or occupier of the land shall be forfeited to the State in accordance with chapter 712A, HRS. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Wakai |
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SB2129
DBEDT; Study; Minimum Wage; Increases; Impact on Businesses and Other Employers; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the incremental minimum wage increases pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2130
DLNR; Public Lands; Hunting Access; Public Hunting Areas; Report
RELATING TO HUNTING.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend its administrative rules to increase by 20% on each island the total acreage of public lands designated as public hunting areas for the hunting of game birds and game mammals. Requires report to Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY |
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SB2131
HTA; Tourism; Functional Plan
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Subjects the Hawaii Tourism Authority's updating of the Tourism Functional Plan to availability of funding. Requires the Governor to submit an approved updated plan to the Legislature before the Regular Session following an update, rather than before the Regular Session of 2025. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, Elefante, Fukunaga, Inouye, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2132
Insurance Commissioner; Dental Insurers; Dental Loss Ratio; Rate Filings; Reports
RELATING TO DENTAL INSURANCE.
Requires dental insurers to file all proposed plan rates and rate changes for a dental insurance plan with the Insurance Commissioner. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to disapprove the proposed plan rate if the dental loss ratio for the plan is less than seventy-five per cent. Establishes the method to calculate a dental insurer's dental loss ratio. Requires dental insurers to include dental loss ratio information in their annual reports to the Insurance Commissioner. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish certain report information. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Hashimoto |
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SB2133
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2134
DOT; Traffic Safety; Driver's License; Renewal; Motor Vehicle Drivers
RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Requires 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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, RICHARDS |
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SB2135
Intimate Image; Nonconsensual Distribution; Criminal Offense
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Establishes the offense of nonconsensual distribution of an intimate image. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto |
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SB2136
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". Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices. 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 word "motor-driven cycle" with the word "motor scooter". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, Inouye, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2137
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2138
Department of Defense; UH; STAP; 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 enlisted personnel in the Hawaii National Guard. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
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SB2139
EMSAC; HI-EMA; AG; Administrator; Members
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Removes the Adjutant General as a nonvoting ex-officio member of the Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. Adds the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as a nonvoting ex-officio member of the EMSAC. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto |
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SB2140
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Hashimoto |
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SB2141
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Hashimoto |
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SB2142
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, McKelvey |
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SB2143
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2144
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, RICHARDS, Ihara, Kanuha, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
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SB2145
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2146
Traffic Fines; Task Force; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.
Establishes a Traffic Fines Task Force that will examine the Finnish tiered traffic fines system, determine whether a similar system could be implemented in the State, and provide recommendations as to how a system could best be implemented. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS |
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SB2147
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2148
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2149
Domestic Abuse; Mediation; Exemption; Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2150
Employment; Job Listing; Disclosure; 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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2151
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 definition of "severe weather warning". Allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency and city councils to terminate a local state of emergency. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
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SB2152
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2153
BAB; Bona Fide Farmer; Bona Fide Agricultural Activity; Definitions; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop and adopt a multi-tiered, matrix-based assessment framework to develop definitions for the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires the Board to collaborate with stakeholders to draft the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2154
DAB; Agricultural Markets Study; Report; Agricultural Statistics Service; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study of agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the one-year study of agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds to establish two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2155
DOH; Individual Wastewater Systems; Dwelling Units; Dwellings; Bedrooms; Rules
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules to: (1) Set the maximum number of dwellings and dwelling units that may be connected to a single individual wastewater system to five dwellings and dwelling units; and (2) Set the maximum number of bedrooms that may be connected to a single individual wastewater system to six bedrooms. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2156
DBEDT; Creative Industries Division; Agricultural Film Production Land Use Act; Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee; Rules
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Permits film production on certain lands zoned for agricultural use under certain conditions, including obtaining land use special permits. Establishes the Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish film permit application requirements and processes, facilitate the issuance of special permits for film production on agricultural zoned parcels, and advise and make recommendations relating to the regulation of film productions on agricultural zoned lands. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt rules. Includes temporary filming activities as a permissible conditional accessory use of lands within the agricultural district. Includes film production on agricultural zone parcels as a permitted use of land within the agricultural district under special permits. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha |
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SB2157
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Search and Rescue Special Fund; Mandatory Reimbursement; Administrative Appeal; Hearing; Counties; Administrative Rules; Trespassing; Misdemeanor; Fines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Establishes the Search and Rescue Special Fund. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires an administrative appeal hearing for an individual subject to cost reimbursement to contest the assessment. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt ordinances or rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. Raises the penalty for criminal trespass from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor under certain circumstances. Imposes a fine on a person convicted of criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2158
Board of Veterinary Medicine; Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund; Scholarships; Loan Repayment; Interstate Partnerships; Memoranda of Understanding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program to support qualified veterinarians committed to or currently working in veterinary medicine in the State. Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to enter into agreements, including memoranda of understanding, with the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, and accredited out‑of‑state schools to increase the availability of accredited veterinary programs and licensure opportunities to residents of the State. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2159
ADC; North Kohala; GO Bonds; Agriculture; Agricultural Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HALAULA AGRICULTURAL PARCEL.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of the Halaula Agricultural Parcel for agricultural development. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, KANUHA, KIDANI, Wakai |
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SB2160
DAB; Beekeepers; Registration; Industry Standards; Best Management Practices; Apiary Program; Limitation on Liability; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.
Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2161
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 lands that are zoned for agricultural use. Defines the term "rodeo and rodeo activities". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, LAMOSAO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2162
LUC; Agricultural District; Land Reclassification; Senior Housing; Elderly Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes large landowners to petition the Land Use Commission to allow the development of elderly housing on portions of agricultural lands. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2163
Auditor; Charter Schools; State Public Charter School Commission; Financial Audit; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Standardizes annual independent financial audits for public charter schools. Authorizes sanctions for noncompliance with independent financial audits. Requires the Board of Education, the Public Charter School Authorizer, and Auditor to review the annual independent financial audits. Allows the Auditor to conduct its own financial audit if a public charter school is a high risk for insolvency. Requires for 2026-2027, the Auditor to conduct its own one-time financial audit of each charter school in addition to the annual independent financial audits and requires a report to the Legislature. Requires State Public Charter School Commission to take action based on Auditor's recommendations in the one-time financial audits. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kanuha |
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SB2164
DLNR; BLNR; Dam and Reservoir Safety; Inspections; Hazard Assessment; Hazard Mitigation; Dam Liability Insurance; High Hazard; Burden of Proof; Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam liability insurance or the active seeking of dam liability insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation measures, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. Prohibits the DLNR from classifying a dam as high hazard based only on its engineering risk assessment results. Authorizes the DLNR to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage. Authorizes the DLNR to consider a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Shifts the burden of proof to the DLNR to find that a dam is categorized as high-hazard. Establishes additional requirements for the DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
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SB2165
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Medical Debt; Health Care Providers; Medical Creditors; Debt Collection; Prohibition
RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.
Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from filing a civil lawsuit to collect medical debt from a patient whose household income is less than or equal to five hundred percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from engaging in certain debt collection practices. Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from selling medical debt. Prohibits a health care provider whose income exceeds a certain threshold from denying non-emergency medically necessary care to patients. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Inouye |
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SB2166
Property Damage; Chickens; Ungulates; Felids; Liability; Penalty; Study
RELATING TO NUISANCE.
Establishes liability for any individual who keeps, feeds, or harbors chickens, ungulates, or felids that cause damage to the private property of another individual. Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to conduct a study to determine whether feral chickens should be classified as an invasive species. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2167
Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Act; Insurance Commissioner; Prior Authorization; Telehealth; Automated Decision System
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT.
Revises the Hawaii Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Act by: (1) Establishing new provisions on telehealth parity, prior authorization timelines, and automated decision systems; (2) Enhancing medical data protection and privacy standards; (3) Expanding the insurance commissioner's enforcement authority; and (4) Improving network adequacy, internal and external appeals procedures, and reporting requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
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SB2168
UH; DOE; DAB; ADC; DLIR; Kuleana AgTech Pathways Program; Regional Hubs; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Kuleana AgTech Pathways Pilot Program. Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Agribusiness Development Corporation, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and appropriate community organizations to develop and administer the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG |
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SB2169
ADC; Real Property; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Public Use
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire by condemnation any real property or interest in real property, under certain conditions. Prohibits any real property acquired by the Corporation by condemnation from subsequently being transferred or taken for any other public use without the Corporation's consent. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI |
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SB2170
ADC; North Kohala; GO Bonds; Agriculture; Agricultural Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NORTH KOHALA KYNNERSLY EAST SITE LAND PARCEL.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Agribusiness Development Corporation to purchase the North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel for agricultural development. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, KANUHA, KIDANI, Wakai |
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SB2171
PUC; DOT; Water Carrier Act; Transfer; Appropriation ($)
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, KIDANI |
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SB2172
All-Terrain Vehicles; Highways; Drivers; Equipment; Agriculture
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Allows an all-terrain vehicle to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, tail lights, turn signals, and brake lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap, rather than require. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts. Includes "all-terrain vehicle" in the definition of "motor vehicle" under the State's motor vehicle insurance law. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, KIDANI |
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SB2173
Health; Insurance; Full-Arch Dental Implants; Medically Required Mandatory Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for full-arch dental implants that are medically necessary. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI, RHOADS, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
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SB2174
DAB; BAB; Emergency Quarantine; Pests
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to declare an emergency quarantine when it has been reasonably determined that there is a threat to the environment in the State. Authorizes the Department to halt operations related to or within the affected area for 96 hours, subject to extension by vote of the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes the Department to quarantine any business or other area that is known or reasonably suspected to be infested or infected with any pest or any other prohibited, restricted, or unlisted organism. Authorizes the Department to establish interim rules governing the transportation of any material into and within the state that creates a situation dangerous to public or ecological health. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2175
Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices; Prohibition
RELATING TO DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits selling, offering for sale, or distributing certain disposable electronic smoking devices. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2176
DLNR; DBEDT; Hawaii Film Office; Wiki Permits Service; Right‑of‑entry Permits; Right-of-Entry Areas; Unencumbered State Lands; Commercial Activity; Database; Changelog; Appeal; Reimbursement; Memorandum of Understanding; Annual Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RIGHT-OF-ENTRY PERMITS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources establish, maintain, and update a public database of each right-of-entry area eligible for a right-of-entry permit. Requires DLNR to develop and publish on its website criteria for the addition of a right-of-entry area to the public database or the removal of a right-of-entry area from the public database. Requires DLNR to notify the public and seek public input before the addition of a right-of-entry area to the public database or the removal of a right-of-entry area from the public database. Authorizes DLNR to remove right-of-entry area from the database without advance public notice in the case of an emergency. Requires DLNR to establish and maintain a public changelog documenting each addition to, or removal from, the public database. Requires DLNR to notify a permittee whose access to a right-of-entry area has been revoked before the date of permissible use. Requires DLNR to establish an administrative hearing and review process. Allows permittees whose access has been revoked to seek reimbursement. Requires DLNR to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Hawaii Film Office. Requires DLNR to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Requires DLNR to revise the terms and conditions of its Wiki Permits service. Requires DLNR to ensure that all Wiki Permits forms, digital interfaces, and permit workflows are consistent. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
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SB2177
HHFDC; Housing Development; Counties; Affordable Housing; Application; Approval
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that projects seeking exemptions from planning and development laws and rules may be modified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to make recommendations to appropriate legislative bodies. Requires HHFDC or a county to accept an application seeking certain exemptions within thirty days, and to process the application within one hundred twenty days before final approval by a county legislative body for certain housing projects. Provides that any application that is neither approved nor denied by the county within one hundred twenty days shall be approved unless the county can demonstrate why an approval of the project would not be appropriate or would adversely affect public safety. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI |
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SB2178
DAB; UH CTAHR; Industrial Hemp Program; Industrial Hemp Advisory Board; Native Hawaiian Practices; Non-Cannabinoid Industrial Hemp Infrastructure and Innovation; State Building Code; Hempcrete; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
Establishes an Industrial Hemp Program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that includes comprehensive licensing, education, and support for non-cannabinoid industrial hemp cultivation and use. Establishes the Industrial Hemp Program Advisory Board to develop a strategic plan to establish and expand the processing infrastructure and commercialization of industrial hemp. Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to support research and development focused on local adaptation, sustainability, and economic development goals. Requires DAB to promote partnerships with Native Hawaiian practitioners, cooperatives, and aina-based programs. Adopts state building codes for hemp‑based materials, including hempcrete. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
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SB2179
Law Enforcement; Policies; Masks; Prohibition; Immigration; Judicial Warrants
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
By 1/1/2027, requires all law enforcement agencies in the State to maintain a policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers. Requires law enforcement agencies to maintain confidential, accurate records documenting each officer's adherence to the agency's visible identification policy. Prohibits state and county law enforcement agencies from assisting any law enforcement operation conducted by a federal law enforcement agency that fails or refuses to maintain a policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers that meets the standards of state law. By 1/1/2027, requires state and county law enforcement agencies to maintain a policy on the minimum requirements to cooperate with a federal law enforcement agency enforcing federal immigration laws in the State. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Ihara, Kanuha |
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SB2180
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2181
Education; Instructional Hours; Student Performance; Student Improvement; Public Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Increases required public school instructional hours beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Richards, Wakai |
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SB2182
Residential Leases; State Lands; County Lands; Exemption
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.
Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2026, for an initial period of not less than 99 years from chapters 516 and 516D, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Richards |
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SB2183
Consumer Protection; Deceptive Trade Practices; Pricing
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Establishes as a deceptive trade practice the advertising, displaying, or offering of a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2184
DOE; DOH; Safe Spaces for Students; Telehealth; Mental Health; Public Schools; Middle Schools; High Schools
RELATING TO STUDENT ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop and distribute to each public middle and high school in the State guidelines for the establishment and operation of safe spaces for students to access telehealth services on school property during normal school hours. Requires each public middle and high school to establish and maintain a safe space for students according to the guidelines. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, WAKAI, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2185
LUC; Counties; County General Plan; State Land Use Urban District Boundaries; Reclassification
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2186
OPSD; Coastal Zone Management Program; Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy; Report
RELATING TO BLUE CARBON.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, GABBARD, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2187
DBEDT; Department Name; Rename; Housing
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Renames the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as the Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, KIDANI, Kanuha |
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SB2188
Department of Housing; HCDA; HHFDC; OPSD; HPHA; Establishment; Transfer
RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Establishes the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority within the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Kanuha |
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SB2189
HHFDC; Board of Directors; Membership; Chairperson; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Repeals requirement that Chairperson of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals prohibition on certain members of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors from serving as Chairperson. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI |
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SB2190
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale or rent in perpetuity to buyers or renters who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants or renters, and do not own any other real property. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2191
Housing; Limited-Profit Housing Associations; Limited-Profit Housing Council; Qualified Residents
RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council to oversee limited-profit housing associations. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
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SB2192
Counties; Reduction in Housing; Maintaining Residential Capacity
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes a county to reduce the number of housing units that may be built within any geographical area of the county only if the county increases the number of housing units that may be built elsewhere in the county, such that there is no net loss in residential capacity in the county. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2193
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2194
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; RHRF; Eligible Applicants; Organizations; Profits; Government Agencies
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires applicants for rental housing revolving fund moneys to be either organizations that are required to use all financial surplus, excluding fees, to develop additional housing in the State, or government agencies. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2195
HHFDC; HPHA; Board of Directors; Members; Executive Director
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Adds the Executive Director of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Kanuha, McKelvey, Richards |
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SB2196
HPHA; HHFDC; Board of Directors; Members; Executive Director
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Adds the Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2197
HHFDC; Rent-to-Own Program; Option Period; Sales Price
RELATED TO HOUSING.
Replaces the five-year period during which the sales price of a rent-to-own dwelling unit shall remain fixed with an option period established by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2198
DLIR; Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to study the establishment of a Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2199
Director of Finance; Pomaikai Hawaii Fund; Sovereign Wealth Fund; Special Land and Development Fund; Investment; Dividend Distribution; Qualified Residents; Rules; Reports
RELATING TO THE POMAIKAI HAWAII FUND.
Establishes the Pomaikai Hawaii Fund, a state-owned sovereign wealth fund, into which certain portions of the transient accommodations tax revenues, moneys from general fund balance surpluses, moneys from civil action settlements where the State is a party, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale or other disposition of public lands shall be deposited. Establishes a Board of Directors to manage and invest the moneys in the Fund and distribute the earnings to qualified residents of the State beginning calendar year 2030. Requires the Board to adopt rules. Requires the Director of Finance to provide guidance to the Board on the establishment and administration of the Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS |
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SB2200
SFCA; Hawaii Urban Planning Museum; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Requires the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to establish a Hawaii Urban Planning Museum. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2201
DHRD; Workforce Development; State Agencies; Employment; Hawaii State Fellows Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii State Fellows Program within the Department of Human Resources Development to match talented applicants with full-time, paid fellowship roles in various state agencies for a period of 10 to 11 months. Establishes minimum qualifications and procedures for eligible applicants to apply to the program. Gives preference to eligible program applicants who have a pre-existing connection to the State or a demonstrated commitment to long-term leadership in the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to coordinate with state agencies to implement and promote the program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Moriwaki |
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SB2202
Education; Instructional Hours; Student Performance; Student Improvement; Public Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Increases required public school instructional hours beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Richards, Wakai |
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SB2203
Law Enforcement; Mask; Disguise; Prohibition; Criminal Offense; Penal Code
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the offense of use of a mask or personal disguise by a law enforcement officer. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
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SB2204
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2205
Single-Use Plastic Beverage Containers; Plastic Beverage Caps; Plastic Resin Identification; Prohibition
RELATING TO PLASTIC POLLUTION.
Prohibits the sale of any beverage contained in single-use plastic beverage containers where the plastic beverage cap is not tethered to the single-use plastic beverage container when the plastic beverage cap is removed. Requires plastic beverage caps tethered or otherwise attached to the single-use plastic beverage containers to be the same plastic resin. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RHOADS |
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SB2206
DOE; DOH; Safe Spaces for Students; Telehealth; Mental Health; Public Schools; Middle Schools; High Schools
RELATING TO STUDENT ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop and distribute to each public middle and high school in the State guidelines for the establishment and operation of safe spaces for students to access telehealth services on school property during normal school hours. Requires each public middle and high school to establish and maintain a safe space for students according to the guidelines. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, WAKAI, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2207
OPSD; Coastal Zone Management Program; Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy; Report
RELATING TO BLUE CARBON.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, GABBARD, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2208
DHS; Med-QUEST Division; State Pharmacy Benefit Manager Program; Medicaid Managed Care Organization; Standard Contract Form; Spread-Pricing; Rules; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish or select and contract with a third-party administrator to serve as the State Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) who shall be responsible for administering all pharmacy benefits for medicaid beneficiaries enrolled with medicaid managed care organization. Requires medicaid managed care organizations to contract with and utilize the State PBM. Establishes requirements to procure the State PBM in addition to the requirements under state law governing purchases of health and human services. Establishes requirements and prohibitions for the contract to be used by the DHS when contracting with the state PBM. Requires the DHS to establish a single-preferred drug list to be used by the State PBM. Requires the DHS to consult with the Med-QUEST Healthcare Advisory Committee on the development, implementation, and oversight of the State PBM program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
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SB2209
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Elefante, San Buenaventura |
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SB2210
HCRC; Discrimination; Income; Prohibited
RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION.
Allows the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to prosecute discrimination based on source of income in housing cases. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2211
DHS; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to provide emergency assistance to households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and to expand food delivery services through its contracted community-based providers, including to supplement or expand the Hawaii Emergency Food Assistance Program. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2212
DOE; Public Schools; Artificial Intelligence; Literacy; Curricula; Policy; Advisory Council; Grant Pilot Program; Establishment; Reports; Appropriation ($)
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
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SB2213
DOE; Environmentally Friendly Schools Act; Environmental Stewardship Curriculum; Sustainability Programs; Recycling and Composting Program; Single-Use Plastic Products; Water Bottle Filling Stations; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a statewide Environmental Stewardship Curricula Plan for public schools for certain students. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires public schools to offer an environmental stewardship course for certain students. Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer sustainability programs, including recycling and composting programs, to be implemented at public schools. Beginning 7/1/27, prohibits the use or distribution of single-use plastic utensils, trays, straws, and other disposable plastic food service products in public school cafeterias. Beginning 7/1/28, requires each public school to have at least one operational refillable water bottle filling station accessible to students and staff. Requires reports to the Board of Education and the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, Richards |
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SB2214
Consumer Protection; Deceptive Trade Practices; Pricing
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Establishes as a deceptive trade practice the advertising, displaying, or offering of a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2215
DOE; School Classes; Start Time
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
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SB2216
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; Vehicle License Recovery Fees; Rental Car Companies; Annual Audit; Repeal
RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Reinstates certain costs of fees and taxes that may be passed on to lessees. Effective 1/1/2051. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella |
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SB2217
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Gabbard, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2218
LUC; Counties; County General Plan; State Land Use Urban District Boundaries; Reclassification
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2219
LRB; Joint Legislative Access Committee; State Capitol; Public Access; Capitol Visitor Center; Appropriation; Positions ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
Establishes a Capitol Visitor Center within the State Capitol to be maintained and operated by the Legislative Reference Bureau. Requires the Joint Legislative Access Committee to review the operations of the Capitol Visitor Center and recommend policies to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
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SB2220
Public Administration; State Holidays; Lunar New Year
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of each year as a state holiday celebrating the Lunar New Year. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Elefante |
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SB2221
USDA; Terminal Illness; Right-to-Try; Investigative Drug or Biological Product; Access to Care
RELATING TO TERMINAL ILLNESSES.
Authorizes manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products that are pending approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration to make the drugs or products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
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SB2222
DOE; Education; Attendance; Mental Health; Behavioral Health; Excused Absence
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Education to identify as an excused absence any absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health. Limits the number of excused absences due to mental or behavioral health that a student may take per academic year. Exempts an absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory school attendance. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2223
Voter Registration; Department of Human Services; Med-QUEST; Office of Elections; Examiner of Drivers
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires the Department of Human Services' Med-QUEST division to automatically transmit applicants' voter registration information to the Office of Elections and clerk of the county of the applicant's residence, subject to certain conditions. Authorizes the Office of Elections to designate state agencies for automatic voter registration if the agency collects, processes, or stores certain information. Updates methods for automatic voter registration conducted by the Examiner of Drivers. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 1/30/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS |
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SB2224
DOE; Public Schools; Public Charter Schools; K-12; Mental Health Professionals; School Counselors; Psychologists; School Psychologists; Social Workers; Report to Legislature; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, requires each public school in the State, including charter schools, to employ, or retain under contract, at least one mental health professional for every 250 students enrolled, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Education to submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education to contract for mental health professionals and to establish an unspecified number of full‑time equivalent mental health professional positions within the Department of Education. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Wakai |
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SB2225
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki |
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SB2226
Motorcycles; Safety Equipment; Safety Helmet; Requirement
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLES.
Requires all persons operating or riding a motorcycle to wear a safety helmet. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
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SB2227
HPHA; DLNR; State Rent Supplement Program; State Rent Supplement Program Special Fund; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court; Transaction Fees; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to award monthly rent supplement payments on behalf of qualified tenants under the State Rent Supplement Program prioritizing certain tenants, including kupuna. Authorizes the HPHA to enter into memoranda of agreement for rental supplement payments with the counties or specialized nonprofit organizations. Amends provisions relating to the State Rent Supplement Program. Establishes the State Rent Supplement Program Special Fund. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to assess a transaction fee for each applicable recording in the office of the Assistant Registrar of the Land Court or the Bureau of Conveyances to be deposited into the State Rent Supplement Program Special Fund. Repeals the existing separate State Rent Supplement Program for kupuna. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2228
UH; Marine Trade Training Apprenticeship Program; Marine Trade Training Program Tax Credit
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Marine Trade Training Apprenticeship Program within the University of Hawaii system of community colleges. Establishes the Marine Trade Training Program Tax Credit. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Richards |
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SB2229
DOH; CAB; Air Pollution; Evidence
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Allows air pollutants collected by a complainant or Department of Health's Clean Air Branch master to be used as evidence to initiate complaints on air pollution; in hearings in connection with air pollution; and in legal proceedings in the name of the State for the prevention, control, or abatement of air pollution. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Moriwaki |
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SB2230
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2231
DLIR; Department of Human Resources Development; Legislature; Judiciary; State Internship and Workforce Development Program; State Agencies; Eligibility; Applications; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the State Internship and Workforce Development Program for the public sector by expanding the program to the Legislative and Judicial branches; limiting the internships to full-time placements of ten to eleven months; establishing eligibility criteria, application requirements, and selection preferences; and requiring the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to collaborate with coordinating agencies to promote the program and recruit eligible applicants. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2232
HHFDC; Tiny Home Grant Pilot Program; Tiny Home Villages; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A TINY HOME GRANT PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a three-year Tiny Home Grant Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Requires counties and nonprofit organizations that are awarded a grant to submit an annual report to the HHFDC. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2233
Counties; Building Permits; Prohibition; Private Covenants; Restrictive Covenants
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Prohibits a county from issuing a building permit for a project that violates any private covenant or restrictive covenant that has been registered with the Bureau of Conveyances or Land Court. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2234
Housing; Qualified Nonprofit Housing Trusts; Qualified Residents
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies the definition of "qualified nonprofit housing trust" in Chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require qualifying organizations to exclusively serve qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga |
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SB2235
DOT; HTA; Airport Wi-Fi; Visitors; Educational Video; Environmental Protection; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to require each person arriving in the State at an airport with a state-funded Wi-Fi service to view a one-minute educational video on the environmental protection laws and regulations of the State and counties before the person is granted access to the Wi‑Fi service. Requires the Department to collaborate with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop the educational video. Expands the responsibilities of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to include the implementation and administration of tourism-related initiatives, in collaboration with other public agencies, that are designed to educate visitors on the environmental protection laws and regulations of the State and counties. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2236
Additives in Food; Petroleum-Based Synthetic Food Dyes; Synthetic Chemicals; Prohibited
RELATING TO ADDITIVES IN FOOD.
Beginning January 1, 2027, bans the manufacture, sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any food that contains certain petroleum-based synthetic food dyes and synthetic chemical additives. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2237
DLNR; State Agencies; Vegetation Management; Wildfire Hazard Maps; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Reports
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Requires each state agency to create and regularly update a wildfire hazard map. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules. Specifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall clear brush present on state lands for more than sixty days through the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to remove certain brush from high- and medium-risk wildfire areas on state lands. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2238
DOE; Automatic Voter Registration; Enrollment Application; Registration; Students
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Makes an application for voter registration part of the enrollment application or course registration process for Department of Education high schools. Requires eligible student applicants to be given the choice to be registered to vote. Requires updating of names and addresses of eligible student applicants who are already registered to vote unless the applicant declines. Requires the sharing of certain information among the counties, Department of Education, election personnel, and online voter registration system. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2239
Automatic Voter Registration; State Agencies; Dual-Purpose Applications
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Authorizes state agencies to makes applications for voter registration part of certain state agency application processes. Facilitates the sharing of certain information among certain state agencies, election personnel, and online voter registration system. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2240
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, KIDANI |
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SB2241
HSEO; Zero-Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure; Government Vehicles; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLES.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii State Energy Office to analyze zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure in the State. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2242
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2243
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2244
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2245
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2246
State Ethics Commission Package; Financial Disclosures; Requirements
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Expands the scope of persons who are subject to public financial disclosure requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2247
State Ethics Commission Package; Contributions; Solicitation
RELATING TO POLITICAL FUNDRAISING BY EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES.
Prohibits any Executive Branch employee 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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2248
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2249
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offense; Bribery
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery under certain circumstances. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2250
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2251
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2252
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2253
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2254
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2255
Biodiesel; Minimum Fuel Requirement; Diesel-powered Motor Vehicles; DBEDT
RELATING TO BIODIESEL.
Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt rules to require that diesel fuel sold in the State for use in on-highway diesel-powered motor vehicles contains no less than five per cent biodiesel by volume. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2256
Brother Joseph Dutton Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.
Designates April 27 of every year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2257
DOH; Air Pollution; Vegetative Burning; Green Waste; Permits; Residential Areas
RELATING TO VEGETATIVE BURNING.
Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, RICHARDS, Hashimoto |
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SB2258
DOE; DOH; DCR; DOD; DAGS; UH; Local Preference; Landscaping Materials; Mulch; Compost; Soil
RELATING TO LOCAL PURCHASING PREFERENCE.
Gradually requires that by 2032, 30% of natural landscaping materials purchased by certain departments be purchased from sources that manufacture, process, produce, or harvest the natural landscaping materials in Hawaii. Applies to the Department of Education, Department of Health, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of Defense, Department of Accounting and General Services, and University of Hawaii. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2259
DBEDT; 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. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2260
DHHL; Native Hawaiians; Home Lands; Tracts; Lessees; Successors
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Provides that an individual who becomes a lessee of a tract of Hawaiian home lands, either as an original lessee or as a successor lessee, shall forfeit any interest as an original lessee or successor lessee in any other tract of Hawaiian home lands and be removed from any applicant waitlist. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
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SB2261
Huli Au Ola; Physician and Dentist Retention; Molokai; Study; Grant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires Huli Au Ola to conduct a study on physician and dentist recruitment and retention to serve the island of Molokai. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2026. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, KIDANI, Kanuha, Kim |
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SB2262
DOH; Counties; Department of Law Enforcement; Police Departments; Solid Waste Pollution; Hazardous Waste; Illegal Dumping; Penalties; Task Force; Reporting Procedures; Enforcement
RELATING TO POLLUTION.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a centralized reporting system for the public to report solid waste pollution violations. Increases penalties for solid waste pollution violations. Establishes a state-county illegal dumping task force and reporting requirements. Increases penalties for felony and petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste. Defines "carcass" for purposes of hazardous waste. Increases penalties for unlawful hazardous waste disposal. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
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SB2263
DBEDT; Business Competitiveness; Business Climate Improvement Working Group; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS.
Establishes a goal for the State to achieve a ranking among the top 10 states in the nation for business competitiveness by 2045. Establishes a ranking metric and interim goals. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a working group to develop and recommend policies that improve Hawaii's business competitiveness. Requires annual reports to Legislature. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kanuha, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2264
Office of the Child Advocate; Establishment; Office of the Ombudsman; Child Welfare; Juvenile Justice; Oversight; Investigation; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Establishes an independent Office of the Child Advocate within the Office of the Ombudsman 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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Inouye, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2265
Constitutional Amendment; Initiative; Referendum (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ENABLE LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide for initiative and referendum. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2266
Initiative; Referendum
RELATING TO ENABLING LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE.
Provides for initiative and referendum procedures. Takes effect upon ratification of a constitutional amendment enabling legislation by the people. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2267
Smart911; Department of Accounting and General Services; 911 Board
RELATING TO 911 SERVICES.
Requires the 911 Board to establish, implement, and maintain a statewide emergency safety profile system that allows residents to voluntarily create and manage secure personal profiles containing information relevant to emergency responses. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Inouye, McKelvey |
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SB2268
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Public Accommodations; Public Entity Construction
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation and public entity construction projects constructed after 7/31/2027 to provide universal changing accommodations that are equally accessible regardless of gender. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
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SB2269
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Wakai |
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SB2270
Individuals with Disabilities; Access and Functional Needs; Housing Projects; Expedited Permits
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. Effective 7/2/2026. Repeals on 6/30/2031. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2271
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Chang, Hashimoto |
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SB2272
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Chang, Kanuha |
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SB2273
Workers' Compensation; Employers; Treatment Plans; Medical Services Providers; Payment; Disagreement; Dispute Resolution Procedures
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires that employers pay all workers' compensation claims for compensable injuries and not deny claims without reasonable cause or during a pending investigation. Creates a presumption of compensability for claims submitted by employees excluded from coverage under the Hawaii prepaid health care act. Requires that employers notify medical services providers of any billing disagreements and allows providers to charge an additional rate to employers for outstanding balances owed for undisputed charges. Establishes dispute resolution procedures for employers and providers who have a reasonable disagreement over charges. Requires employers to deny a treatment plan within 3 days of receipt of a treatment plan or the treatment plan is deemed accepted. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, Hashimoto |
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SB2274
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Richards |
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SB2275
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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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
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SB2276
Hawaii Medical Board; Surgical Assistant; License; Requirement; Exception; Surgical Assistant Advisory Committee; Establishment; Medicaid Reimbursement
RELATING TO SURGICAL ASSISTANTS.
Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to require each person practicing medicine or podiatric medicine as a surgical assistant in the State to be licensed as a surgical assistant. Establishes exceptions. Requires the Hawaii Medical Board by rule to establish the application procedure, medical educational and training standards, examination requirements, if any, for surgical assistant licensure and degrees of supervision for surgical assistants. Establishes the Surgical Assistant Advisory Committee. 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 surgical assistants. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
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SB2277
DOH; Health Care; Hospitals; Price Transparency; Consumer Protection; Enforcement; Federal Requirements; Civil Penalties
RELATING TO HOSPITAL PRICE TRANSPARENCY.
Requires each hospital in the State to comply with federal hospital price transparency requirements. Requires the Department of Health to monitor and enforce compliance. Establishes a process for patients to challenge debt collection actions filed by a noncompliant hospitals. Requires the Department of Health to publish a list of any enforcement actions taken against noncompliant hospitals. Requires hospitals to provide patients with an easy-to-understand itemized bill statement before initiating a debt collection action against a patient. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Hashimoto |
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SB2278
Counties; Outdoor Lighting; Light Pollution Protection Strategy; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.
Requires all outdoor light fixtures to be fully shielded. Creates exemptions for certain outdoor lighting. Repeals the Night Sky Protection Strategy. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, Chang, Richards |
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SB2279
Bail Bonds; Peace Bonds; Bail Agents; Sureties; Insurers; Bail Forfeiture; Defendants; Limited Financial Means
RELATING TO BAIL.
Amends bail and peace bond forfeiture rules to predicate forfeiture on whether bail providers performed and continue to perform their duties with reasonable diligence. Clarifies when bail providers may discharge their duties. Specifies the factors that courts shall consider in determining if bail providers are performing their duties with reasonable diligence or are negligent and should be subject to forfeiture. Requires courts to hold a hearing to order a forfeiture. Extends the deadline to file motions to set aside forfeitures. Clarifies that courts may extend, waive, or modify any procedural deadlines in forfeiture proceedings. Species that bail providers are not in privity with defendants, and therefore not barred res judicata from filing certain motions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, FEVELLA, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Richards |
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SB2280
Forfeiture; Bond or Recognizance; Bail; Crimes and Criminal Proceedings
RELATING TO FORFEITURE.
Extends the period during which a surety, surety insurer, or bail agent may file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture from thirty days to ninety days. Ensures that proper notice of a bail forfeiture judgment is provided to a surety or bail agent. Affirms that a judge may impose financial conditions of release and maintain full discretion to consider individual circumstances. Allows a surety or bail agent to apply to set aside a forfeiture, even if a prior motion has been filed. Subjects bail bond forfeiture proceedings to Rule 60 of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure. Prohibits forfeiture from being ordered in any felony case. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2281
DOH; Health Care Providers; Artificial Intelligence; Patient Interaction; Consequential Decisions; Disclosure; Notice; Oversight; Performance Evaluations; Recordkeeping; Reports; Rules
RELATING TO THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTH CARE.
Requires health care providers using artificial intelligence (AI) in patient interactions to disclose to the patient that the patient is interacting with artificial intelligence. Requires health care providers using AI in making consequential decisions relating to the patient to provide certain notice and statements to the patient; maintain a qualified AI oversight personnel who shall be a natural person that reviews, evaluates, and validates or overrides AI outputs; monitor and conduct regular performance evaluations of their AI systems; implement procedures to address identified deficiencies; and maintain certain records. Requires certain health care providers using AI to submit annual reports to the Department of Health. Requires the Department to adopt rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
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SB2282
Health Insurance; Medical Insurance; Prior Authorization; Medicare
RELATING TO INSURER PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Establishes the Prior Authorization Committee to specify medical conditions for which prior authorization by the insurer for treatment is not required for health insurance coverage. Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes for other conditions with Medicare policies. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
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SB2283
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2284
Health; Diet Pills; Muscle Building; Dietary Supplements; Minors
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Generally prohibits the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to minors. Provides certain exceptions for vitamins and protein products. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2285
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kanuha |
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SB2286
Uniform Probate Code; Firearms; Personal Representative
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Requires a personal representative of a decedent appointed under the Uniform Probate Code to notify the police department of the appropriate county of any and all firearms in an estate. Requires the police department to certify that all registered firearms in an estate and other firearms of which the police department has been notified are properly transferred or disposed of before the estate may close. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG |
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SB2287
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2288
Mental Illness; Severe Cognitive Impairment; Assisted Community Treatment; Involuntary Hospitalization; Hawaii Penal Code; Penal Responsibility; Fitness Proceed; Examination; Order for Treatment
RELATING TO MENTAL ILLNESS.
Clarifies the procedures for assisted community treatment, examination, and hospitalization for individuals who may be mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse who are imminently dangerous to self, others, or property. Amends the procedures for involuntary hospitalizations and assisted community treatment petitions. Amends the Hawaii Penal Code to streamline the determination process for penal responsibility and fitness to proceed, including requiring courts to issue orders for treatment to defendants excluded from penal responsibility due to a mental disease, disorder, or defect. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS |
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SB2289
Certificates of Need; Exemptions
RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF NEED.
Exempts from the certificate of need requirements certain health care facilities and services that address maternal and pediatric health, serve federally designated medically underserved rural areas, lower patient costs, are unlikely to be overprescribed, and assist certain vulnerable populations. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kanuha |
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SB2290
Law Enforcement; Visible Identification; Facial Coverings; Policy; Prohibition
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
By January 1, 2027, requires each law enforcement agency operating in the State to maintain a publicly available policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers and use of facial coverings. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Kanuha |
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SB2291
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Inouye, Kanuha |
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SB2292
Worker's Compensation; DLIR; Evidence-Based Treatment; Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL TREATMENT.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a medical treatment utilization schedule to standardize treatment for injured employees involved in workers' compensation claims. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
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SB2293
Condominium Associations; Boards of Directors; Education; Expenses
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies the authorizations for education expenses incurred by the board of directors of a condominium association. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Ihara |
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SB2294
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Kim |
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SB2295
Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations; Condominiums; Managing Agents; Educational Opportunities; Seminars; Notice
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Requires all managing agents of cooperative housing corporations, planned community associations, and condominiums to distribute information received regarding educational opportunities or seminars electronically to the board of directors of the cooperative housing corporation, planned community association, or condominium. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Ihara |
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SB2296
Homeowners' Associations; Condominium Associations; Definitions
RELATING TO HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS.
Expands the definition of condominium association to include associations organized under chapter 421J, HRS. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, Ihara |
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SB2297
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, Ihara |
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SB2298
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, Ihara, Kim |
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SB2299
Insurance Commissioner; Captive Insurance; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Common Interest Associations; Residential Association Captive Insurance Companies; Authorized
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes provisions authorizing common interest associations to form and participate in residential association captive insurance companies under certain conditions. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to regulate residential association captive insurance companies. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Inouye |
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SB2300
Condominium Associations; Budget Summaries; Replacement Reserves
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Reduces condominium associations' cash flow plans from a thirty-year projection to a twenty-five-year projection of the association's future income and expenses to fully fund its replacement reserves requirements each year during that twenty-five-year period. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole, McKelvey |
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SB2301
Condominiums; Association Records; Resale Transactions
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Exempts condominium associations and managing agents from providing documentation not already in existence or preparing forms to facilitate a private sales transaction. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Inouye |
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SB2302
Condominiums; Condominium Property Regime Task Force
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Implements the Condominium Property Regime Task Force recommendations. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2303
Renewable Energy; Portable Solar Generation Devices
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Creates exemptions from interconnection requirements for portable solar generation devices. Establishes basic safety requirements for portable solar generation devices. Provides liability protections for electric utilities. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2304
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2305
Driver's License; Permit; Civil Identification Card; Nonapparent Disability
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Allows applicants for driver's permit, driver's license, or civil identification cards to request a nonapparent disability notation on their permit, license, or identification card. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2306
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 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2307
Active Retired Clinician License; Hawaii Medical Board; Physicians; Osteopathic Physicians; Surgeons; Volunteer Clinical Work; Community-Based Health Care or Public Health Organizations
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board to issue an active retired clinician license to retired physicians, osteopathic physicians, and surgeons with inactive Hawaii medical licenses to provide volunteer clinical work through community-based health care or public health organizations. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2308
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 $6,000. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2309
Agricultural Loan Division; DAB; Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund; Loan Portfolio; Increase Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Requires the Agricultural Loan Division to sell portions of its loan portfolio to permitted third parties, with proceeds to be deposited into the agricultural loan revolving fund. Appropriates funds out of the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund to increase its expenditure ceiling and thereby expand access to agricultural loan financing and support local food production. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2310
DAB; Kainahola Stream; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2311
Claims Against the State; Attorney General; Report
RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.
Prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments, authorization for which is sought from the Legislature that exceed the time limitations of section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from being claimed. Requires the Attorney General to include in the Attorney General's annual report of claims recommended for approval a total dollar amount of possible judgments against the State that have not yet settled. Requires the Attorney General's report to the Legislature describing the claims against the State to include additional information. Requires the Attorney General to submit a report every five years to the Legislature containing further incidents that occurred in an agency that led to a claim. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
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SB2312
Government Contracts; Contractors; Public Records
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
Clarifies that records created, received, maintained, or used by private contractors performing government functions on behalf of public agencies shall be subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
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SB2313
Comprehensive Public Funding; Campaign Spending Commission; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Ihara, Kanuha |
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SB2314
Hawaiian Language; State Law; Public Documents
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian, or if the law was originally drafted in English and if the law was subsequently amended, codified, recodified, or reenacted in Hawaiian, and meets certain criteria. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2315
ConAm; General Elections; Amendment Process; Tallying; Votes (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY THAT THE STANDARD FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE IS A MAJORITY OF ALL THE VOTES TALLIED UPON THE QUESTION.
Proposes to amend article XVII, section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution regarding the standard for ratification of a constitutional amendment proposed by the Legislature, to require that a majority of all the votes tallied upon the question be a "yes" vote, and not include blank, spoiled, and over votes in determining whether a majority was reached. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2316
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
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SB2317
DAB; Insurance; Small Agricultural Producers; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Directs the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study on insurance coverage for small agricultural producers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, RICHARDS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
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SB2318
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Agricultural Statistics Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program in statute. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2319
DAB; Grant Writer; Position; Permanent; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and converts the position from temporary to permanent. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, RICHARDS |
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SB2320
UH; DOE; DAB; ADC; DLIR; Farmers; Agricultural Careers; Kuleana AgTech Pathways Program; Regional Hubs; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Kuleana AgTech Pathways Pilot Program to create career pipelines in the fields of agriculture and agricultural technology. Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Agribusiness Development Corporation, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and appropriate community organizations to develop and administer the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2321
DAB; Two-Lined Spittlebug Response Pilot Program; Invasive Species; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.
Establishes a two-year Two-Lined Spittlebug Response Pilot Program to mitigate and control the spread of the two-lined spittlebug. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto |
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SB2322
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
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SB2323
Farmland Transition Commission; Farmland Access; Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Farmland Transition Commission to examine barriers certain farmers face when trying to purchase or access farmland and provide recommendations on possible incentives or policies to assist these individuals in purchasing or accessing farmland. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2032. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS |
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SB2324
Condominiums; Project; Registration; Agricultural District; Neighborhood Boards
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
For purposes of registering a condominium project in an agricultural district, (1) lowers the threshold from projects with five units to projects with two units for which a signed statement from a county is required and (2) requires a signed statement from the neighborhood board, if applicable. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2325
Sentencing; Juvenile Offenders; Sentence Modification; Interest of Justice
RELATING TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
Authorizes courts to modify sentences imposed on juvenile offenders if certain conditions are met and the court finds that the defendant is not a danger to the safety of any person or the community and the modification is in the interests of justice after considering certain factors. Establishes procedures, provides for hearings and representation by counsel, and authorizes appellate review. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2326
DOTAX; Income Tax; Solar Canopy Installation Tax Credit; Renewable Energy Generation; Rules
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Establishes a Solar Canopy Installation Tax Credit that applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Requires the Director of Taxation to take certain actions to implement the tax credit. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
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SB2327
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Online Automated Permitting Platform; Self-Certification Process
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2027. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RICHARDS |
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SB2328
DOH; Waste Combustion Facilities; Monitoring and Sampling Plan; Air Contaminants; Website; Report
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Requires owners or operators of waste combustion facilities to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies at each combustion unit to monitor and sample for certain air contaminants. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display the data collected on the air contaminants. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on the data collected. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, Chang, San Buenaventura |
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SB2329
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD |
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SB2330
DOH; Newly Manufactured Washing Machines; Microfiber Filters; 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 filter. Requires certification that newly manufactured washing machines have microfiber filters. Establishes penalties. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, Fukunaga |
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SB2331
Public Utilities Commission; Renewable Energy Portfolio; Standards; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Renewable Energy; Trees
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes a lifecycle greenhouse gas emission intensity standard that an energy source must meet to be considered a renewable energy source. Excludes trees and woody products of trees from the definition of "renewable energy". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RICHARDS |
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SB2332
Department of Taxation; Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions; 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. Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Gradually increases the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security tax rates and establishes a refundable carbon cashback tax credit to offset increases for most taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS |
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SB2333
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
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SB2334
Agriculture Land Conservation; Agricultural Land Conversion Fee; Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund; Healthy Soils Program; State Lands; Commercial Agricultural Production; Conservation Practices
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires the payment of an Agricultural Land Conversion Fee by the buyer or lessee in a transaction for any agricultural land that will be converted from agricultural production for certain purposes. Establishes the Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund to, among other things, support the Health Soils Program. Requires all state lands used in the commercial production of agricultural commodities, including any lands under lease agreements with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to use an established metric to advance the adoption of conservation practices. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2335
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Agricultural Conservation Easement Program; New Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish an Agricultural Conservation Easement Program to purchase from willing private land owners agricultural conservation easements to preserve and protect the land for agricultural use in perpetuity. Establishes the Agricultural Conservation Easement Management Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RICHARDS |
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SB2336
Trees; Public Lands; Arborists; Professionals; Contractors; Best Management Practices
RELATING TO TREES.
Requires the State or political subdivision to ensure and enforce that all arborists and other professionals managing trees or lands that will impact public trees in its employ, including contractors, adhere to best management practices. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Ihara |
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SB2337
Department of Education; Mathematics; Numeracy; Numeracy Coaching Program; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO |
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SB2338
HHFDC; HPHA; Executive Director Salary; Executive Assistant; Employment Contract
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Increases the salary cap of the Executive Director of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to an amount that does not exceed the Governor's salary. Renames the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director and increases that position's salary cap to 95% of the Executive Director salary. Prohibits HHFDC and Hawaii Public Housing Authority employment contracts that exceed 2 years, unless approved by the Legislature. Provides HHFDC with autonomy in personnel matters. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Kim |
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SB2339
State Building Code Council; Department of Accounting and General Services; Membership; Building Industry Association of Hawaii; General Contractors Association of Hawaii
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 4 years. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2340
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2341
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 a proposed project on private property or other project that requires entitlement for use, after which concurrence may be assumed and the project may proceed. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, RICHARDS, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2342
HHFDC; LIHTC; RHRF; Qualified Allocation Plan; Perpetual Affordability; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Part II: Establishes a Working Group to revise the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Qualified Allocation Plan and propose revisions to the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the terms of loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Part III: Requires the HHFDC to make certain revisions to the 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan. Part IV: Prohibits the HHFDC from allocating Low-Income Housing Tax Credits or moneys from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to projects without a perpetual affordability commitment. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2343
LRB; BNF; Continuous Legislature; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau, in collaboration with the Department of Budget and Finance, to conduct a study on the costs, savings, and potential productivity changes of transitioning to a continuous legislative calendar. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2344
HHFDC; Affordable Rental Supply Revolving Fund; Affordable Homeownership Assistance Revolving Fund; Public Property Inventory; Public Housing Corporations; Developers; Rental Housing; Affordable Homeownership; Second Mortgages; Homebuyers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to compile, maintain, and publish on its website a public inventory of underutilized public properties suitable for affordable rental housing development. Requires the HHFDC to provide legal and administrative assistance to requesting county agencies and eligible developers to accelerate the development of affordable rental housing projects. Establishes eligibility requirements for developers and rental housing projects seeking interim financing from the HHFDC. Establishes the Affordable Rental Supply Revolving Fund to be administered by the HHFDC to provide interim financing for eligible developers of approved rental housing projects. Establishes the Affordable Homeownership Program within the HHFDC to provide second mortgages to homebuyers under certain conditions. Establishes eligibility requirements for a homebuyer seeking a second mortgage from the HHFDC. Establishes the Affordable Homeownership Assistance Revolving Fund to be administered by the HHFDC. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2345
DOH; Sugar-Sweetened Beverages; Excessive Sugar; Warning Label; Beverage Container; Soda Fountain; Vending Machine; Requirements; Penalties; Rules
RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
Beginning July 1, 2027, requires certain sugar-sweetened beverages to contain an excessive sugars warning label. Establishes civil penalties. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2346
DOT; Airports; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Reductions; Zero Emission Vehicles
RELATING TO AIRPORTS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to transition all motor vehicles used within airport grounds to zero emission vehicles to meet the State's zero emissions clean economy target. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, RHOADS |
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SB2347
Office of Consumer Protection; Notice of Tenant Rights
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to periodically publish an accessible, multilingual notice of tenant rights. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with a copy of the notice of tenant rights. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2348
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 Education to implement policies, programs, training, and continuing education that increase health care provider knowledge of cardiovascular screening guidelines. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, Inouye, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2349
DAB; Restorative Aquaculture Development Program; Workforce Development; Restorative Aquaculture Advisory Council; Appropriation; Reports ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to: (1) Establish a four-year 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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LAMOSAO, Fukunaga |
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SB2350
DAB; ADC; Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch; Agricultural Development Division; Transfer
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Transfers oversight of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Transfers the Agricultural Development Division of DAB to the ADC. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO |
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SB2351
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2352
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Self-Certification Process; No-Rise Certification; Regulatory Floodways
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to establish a self‑certification process for 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 system 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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
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SB2353
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2354
DCCA; 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 Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism Business Development and Support Division. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2355
Vehicle Safety Inspections; Mobile
RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules allowing for mobile vehicle safety inspections. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2356
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO |
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SB2357
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA |
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SB2358
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Trespassing; Reimbursement; Signage
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Kanuha |
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SB2359
Time Shares; Registration; Renewal; Amendments; Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF TIME SHARES.
Provides that applications for registration renewal required by section 514E-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall be deemed approved upon delivery. Provides that any amendment to a required time share plan registration shall be deemed approved by operation of law on the forty-fifth day after the amendment is submitted to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, unless the Director issues a deficiency letter within that period. Effective 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2360
State Enterprise Zones; Qualified Business; State Business Tax Credit; General Excise Tax; Eligible Business Activities; Retail Sales; Value-Added Agricultural Products; Health Care Services; Exemption; Extension
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for Enterprise Zone Program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health-care related sectors. Extends the eligibility period of the state business tax credit and general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state Enterprise Zones from 7 years to 9 years. Extends the eligibility period of the general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state Enterprise Zones engaged in the manufacturing of tangible personal property or the producing or processing of agricultural products from 10 years to 12 years. Makes the extension of the state business tax credit eligibility period applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Makes the extension of the general excise tax exemption eligibility period take effect on 1/1/2028. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Wakai |
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SB2361
Department of Health; Solid Waste Pollution; Single-Use Plastic Service Ware; Ban
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits the sale and distribution of single-use plastic service ware by food and beverage service businesses. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE |
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SB2362
Income Tax; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Disallows the dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RHOADS, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
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SB2363
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2364
Home Care Agencies; Home Care Services; Licensing
RELATING TO HOME CARE AGENCIES.
Prohibits a home care agency or person with a financial interest in the home care agency from providing home care services to a client if the home care agency or person owns or leases the client's residence. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2365
DOH; CCFFH; Caregivers; Certified Nurse Aide; Licensed Nurse; Requirements
RELATING TO COMMUNITY-BASED CARE.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules mandating that each primary caregiver and substitute caregiver in a Community Care Foster Family Home be a licensed nurse or certified nurse aide. Makes the requirements for primary and substitute caregivers applicable to all Community Care Foster Family Homes, regardless of the number of clients in the home. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kim, Wakai |
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SB2366
Parking; Meters; Persons with Disabilities; Fee Exemption; Permit
RELATING TO PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Amends the fee exemption period for individuals possessing a disabled paid parking exemption permit from the first 2.5 hours or the maximum amount of time the meter allows, whichever is longer, to the first 4.5 hours. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2367
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2368
Planned Community Associations; Dissolution
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Allows members of a planned community association to terminate the association with the approval of a plan of dissolution by 67% of the members of the association, a court of competent jurisdiction, and all holders of liens on association property. Enables the association board or other termination trustee to wind up the affairs of the association in accordance with the plan of dissolution. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2369
HSEO; Decarbonization; Renewable Energy Sources; Study; Report
RELATING TO COMBUSTION-FREE ENERGY SOLUTIONS.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to commission a study of various energy sectors relating to cost-effective methods for decarbonization. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
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SB2370
DOH; Carbon Emissions; Carbon Dioxide Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems; Renewable Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Before January 1, 2028, requires every renewable energy source with measurable carbon dioxide emissions that is regulated by the Clean Air Branch of the Department of Health to operate an in-stack carbon dioxide continuous emissions monitoring system in each smokestack. Establishes carbon dioxide emissions rate standards for renewable energy sources for compliance with renewable portfolio standards. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
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SB2371
DAB; Public Utilities Commission; LUC; Counties; Agriculture; Agrivoltaics; Landowners; Beginning Farmers; Reports; Solar Energy Facilities; Renewable Energy; Special Permits
RELATING TO AGRIVOLTAICS.
Requires a landowner leasing agricultural sub-parcels on property used for agrivoltaics to prioritize lease offers for beginning farmers. Requires a landowner leasing agricultural sub-parcels on property used for agrivoltaics to submit an annual agrivoltaics compliance report to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes DAB to penalize any landowner that fails to meet agrivoltaics requirements. Authorizes the development of solar energy facilities on agricultural lands with productivity ratings of B, C, or D under certain conditions. Authorize a county planning commission to issue special permits for agrivoltaics requirements before the approval of the Land Use Commission under certain conditions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA |
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SB2372
DLNR; UH; Exceptional Trees Program; Significant Trees; State Arborist Advisory Committee; County Arborist Advisory Committees
RELATING TO TREES.
Establishes base selection criteria for exceptional trees. Establishes the significant tree designation, selection criteria, and related processes. Establishes the State Arborist Advisory Committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for administrative purposes. Requires County Arborist Advisory Committees to have at least six members, adopt new exceptional tree selection criteria, and designate significant trees. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the University of Hawaii to cooperate with State and County Arborist Advisory Committees to carry out the Exceptional Trees Program. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2373
HSEO; Nature-Based Carbon Sequestration; Carbon Emissions; Marine Ecosystem Restoration; Report
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.
Establishes a state goal to strengthen nature-based carbon emissions reduction solutions. Directs certain state agencies to identify opportunities for investing in nature-based solutions that reduce carbon emissions. Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop methodologies to quantify carbon emissions reductions through marine ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
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SB2374
Blue Economy; Decarbonization; Marine Ecosystems; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO A BLUE ECONOMY.
Establishes the Blue Economy Working Group to study how to develop and support marine-based economic activities that align with the State's decarbonization and restorative food production goals. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2375
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 after December 31, 2025, and sunsets on December 31, 2035. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
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SB2376
Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit; Renewable Fuels Production
RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE FUELS PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT.
For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, 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. Allows taxpayers to be eligible for a separate ten-year credit period for each separate qualified renewable fuels production that independently meets eligibility requirements. Extends the time frame for taxpayers to file certain statements with the Hawaii State Energy Office. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Elefante, Moriwaki |
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SB2377
Offenses Against Property Rights; Criminal Property Damage of Critical Infrastructure Facilities; Felony
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities as a class C felony. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband and cable networks. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI |
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SB2378
Housing; Counties; Expedited Permitting; Insurance
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies insurance requirements for single-family and multi‑family housing projects to obtain expedited permitting from county agencies. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2379
Conveyance Tax; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Allocations
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Allocates twenty per cent of conveyance tax revenues to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Repeals the annual cap amount on the allocation of conveyance tax revenues to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2380
Continuous Legislative Session; Constitutional Amendment; Constitutional Repeal
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Establishes a continuous Legislature beginning in January 2031. Defines each regular session to be two calendar years. Requires the Legislature to convene on the first and third weeks of each month except for two months before a general or primary election. Repeals language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Establishes procedures for the carry-over of bills from the first to the second year of a regular session. Establishes deadlines for certain bills to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Repeals the Governor's ability to appoint an interim position if a vacancy occurs while the Senate is not in session. Establishes salaries of the members of the Legislature pursuant to recommendations by the Commission on Salaries submitted during the 2030 regular session, unless those recommendations are amended by law. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2381
Corrections; Restrictive Housing Requirements; Working Group
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Extends the effective date of restrictions on the use of restrictive housing in correctional facilities to 7/1/2027. Extends the establishment of the Restrictive Housing Legislative Working Group to 8/1/2026. Extends the date that the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation may implement recommendations of the working group to 12/1/2028. Amends procedures for restrictive housing. Amends circumstances under which restrictive housing may be used. Repeals requirements for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to post quarterly reports on the Department's website, update its policy and procedures manual in compliance with the restrictive housing restrictions, and report to the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Repeals requirements for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review and monitor housing placements. Repeals the requirement that the Restrictive Housing Working Group make recommendations to the Legislature by 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA |
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SB2382
Department of Law Enforcement; Kupaa Retention Bonus Program; Law Enforcement Retention; Staffing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the Kupaa Retention Bonus Program to be administered by the department of law enforcement to provide $15,000 retention bonuses to eligible sworn law enforcement officers that have worked a minimum of two thousand hours during the preceding fiscal year. Requires the department of law enforcement to report to the legislature on the effectiveness of the Kupaa Retention Bonus Program. Appropriates funds for the Kupaa Retention Bonus Program. Sunsets 6/30/2028. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA |
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SB2383
DLE; Retention Bonus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to provide $15,000 retention bonuses to all eligible sworn law enforcement officers who meet specified requirements. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to verify eligibility. Appropriates funds for the payment of retention bonuses. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA |
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SB2384
Prohibition; Sale; Labeling; Flavored Nicotine Products; Nicotine Product Flavor Enhancers; E-Liquids; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, LAMOSAO, RHOADS, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2385
HEMA; Disaster Services; Disability-Related Planning; Disability Integration Specialist and Programming; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES.
Amends the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency's functions to include ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related federal and state disability access laws by integrating the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Appropriates funds to establish a Disability Integration Specialist and for programming support for disability community projects. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, LAMOSAO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2386
Employment; Job Listing; Disclosure; Exemption
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS.
Clarifies that the requirement to disclose hourly rates or salary ranges on job listings applies to full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal employment. Exempts employers having fewer than twenty-five employees, rather than fifty, from the disclosure requirement. Effective 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, Inouye, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2387
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, LAMOSAO, RHOADS |
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SB2388
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LAMOSAO, RHOADS |
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SB2389
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LAMOSAO, RHOADS |
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SB2390
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2391
Salaries; Teachers; Annual Increases
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5) and subject to the availability of funds, provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
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SB2392
Traffic Code; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Highly Intoxicated Driver
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Specifies that operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while a highly intoxicated driver is a class C felony and outlines additional requirements for probation. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RHOADS |
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SB2393
Workers' Compensation; Treatment Plan; Response; Penalty
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires an employer to file a response, either accepting or objecting to a treatment plan, within seven days of receipt. Imposes a monetary penalty if an employer does not file a response within the seven-day period. Clarifies that a treatment plan is deemed accepted if an employer fails to file certain documents within the seven-day period. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2394
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LAMOSAO |
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SB2395
DOE; Student Transportation; School Bus Program; Fares; Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a student bus fare rate system that includes free bus passes for students whose household qualifies the student for free lunch or reduced price lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, LAMOSAO, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, DeCoite, Ihara, Inouye, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2396
DCCA; Registry of Agents; Absentee Owners and Landlords; Penalties; Condominium Associations
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish and maintain a Registry of Agents designated to manage a property on behalf of an absentee owner or landlord. Requires an absentee owner or landlord to register any agents managing a property on their behalf with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Prohibits an absentee owner or landlord from designating a tenant as an agent. Establishes penalties for an absentee owner or landlord that fails to register an agent with the DCCA or fails to designate an agent. Requires member owners of a condominium association who live outside the State or on another island of the State from where the unit is located to provide the association's managing agent, resident agent, or board with the contact information of a designated on-island agent for the unit, which shall be included on the address list maintained by the association. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2397
Neighborhood Boards; Vacancies; Quorum Requirements
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS.
Establishes that when a neighborhood board of the City and County of Honolulu has a vacancy, a majority of all seats that are filled shall constitute quorum to conduct business and a majority vote of the members present at the board's meeting hall validate an act of the board as part of its official business. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA |
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SB2398
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 its website service connection availability for residential permitting and construction. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, Elefante, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2399
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE |
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SB2400
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." |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE |
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SB2401
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG |
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SB2402
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, LAMOSAO |
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SB2403
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Elefante, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2404
DOA; Agricultural Statistics Program; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2405
DAB; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Wakai |
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SB2406
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Hawaii-Grown and ‑Processed Coffee; Geographic Origin; Regional Origin
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines "regional origin". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Hashimoto |
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SB2407
ADC; North Kohala; GO Bonds; Agriculture; Agricultural Development; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of an agricultural parcel for agricultural development. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Hawaii Island Property Manager position within the ADC. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, Wakai |
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SB2408
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Health Care Facilities; 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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, Hashimoto, Kanuha, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI |
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SB2409
Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Healthcare Professionals; Minimum Service Requirements
RELATING TO THE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
Requires a participant in the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program to remain and work in the State for a certain number of years based on the amount of financial assistance received. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, Hashimoto, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS |
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SB2410
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 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 sell products that are not in the directory. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS, Wakai |
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SB2411
Campaign Finance; Third-Party Websites; Contributions; Lobbyists
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Clarifies that for campaign committee reports, the date a candidate receives a check from a third-party website or the date the deposit is made by the third party is the reporting date for contributions aggregating more than $100 in an election period. Clarifies that for contributions by lobbyists prohibited during a legislative session, the date of a violation is the date of the acceptance or the date where the agreement of acceptance of a contribution occurred and not the date of deposit. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
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SB2412
University of Hawaii; ASL Interpreter Training Program; Appropriation ($)
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
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SB2413
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries; Sales; Viable Seeds; Patients
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes dispensaries to sell viable cannabis seeds to qualifying patients or their primary caregivers; provided that no more than 10 seeds per month may be purchased by, or on behalf of the qualifying patient. Requires the Department of Health to adopt any necessary rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, Hashimoto, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI |
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SB2414
DCAB; Study; Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and 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 20 days prior to the 2027 Regular Session. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Kanuha, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
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SB2415
DOH; Pilot Project; Microplastics; Drinking Water; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MICROPLASTICS.
Requires the Department of Health to establish a pilot project to test the drinking water at 4 public elementary schools for microplastics and to post the results on its website by 12/31/2026. Dissolves the pilot project on an unspecified date. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
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SB2416
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Audit; Bag Drop Pilot Program; Department of Health
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Repeals requirement for Auditor to audit the Deposit Beverage Container Program and requires that an independent auditor conduct the audits instead. Establishes the Bag Drop Pilot Program to allow redeemers of deposit beverage containers to drop bags of empty deposit beverage containers at participating redemption sites and be paid later. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI |
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SB2417
DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, RHOADS |
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SB2418
Controlled Substances; Drug Paraphernalia; Repeal
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2419
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Drug Paraphernalia; Drug Testing Products
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Excludes drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG |
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SB2420
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2421
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. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO |
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SB2422
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
CHANG |
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SB2423
Counties; Lot Requirements and Dwelling Specifications; Prohibition; Urban District; Counties; Petition Process; Exemptions
RELATING TO ZONING.
Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements and dwelling specifications for parcels of land 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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
CHANG |
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SB2424
HHFDC; Qualified Residents; Affordable Housing; Housing Development; Exemptions; Owner-Occupancy; Deed Restrictions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Removes the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and removes the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. 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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
CHANG |
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SB2425
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
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SB2426
DLNR; Non-Chemical Sunscreen Dispensers; State Beaches; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
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SB2427
Department of Human services; Food Security; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Farm to Families Program under the Department of Human Services to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2027 and 2028. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2428
Health Insurance; Brief Cognitive Assessments; Mandatory Coverage; Health Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Medicaid
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for brief cognitive assessments for individuals fifty years of age and older. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2429
Speeding Offenses; Habitual Speeder; Intelligent Speed Assistance; Report
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Establishes a framework for the use of intelligent speed assistance technology for habitual speeders. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, INOUYE, RHOADS |
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SB2430
DOE; Dyslexia-Sensitive Universal Screening; Professional Development; Report; Appropriation ($)
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, RHOADS |
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SB2431
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
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SB2432
DCCA; Common Interest Communities; Associations; Managers; Licenses; Qualifications; Standards of Conduct; Discipline; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Requires licensure for individuals managing common interest community associations for compensation. Clarifies that common interest community association manager licensure is distinct from real estate licensure. Establishes the qualifications, continuing education, and standards of conduct required for common interest community association manager licensure. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to administer licensure of common interest community association managers. Clarifies exemptions for licensure requirements. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
FUKUNAGA, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
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SB2433
Real Estate Commission; Condominiums; Unit Owners; Governance; Stakeholders; Definition; Education; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Rules
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires the Real Estate Commission to adopt rules to recognize and define condominium unit owners as stakeholders. Requires the Real Estate Commission to involve condominium unit owners in consultations and activities funded by the Condominium Education Trust Fund. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, Inouye, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
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SB2434
Zero-emission 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 construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system as a minor structure. 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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI, KIDANI, LEE, C., SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Hashimoto |
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SB2435
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 the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, C., RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Moriwaki |
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SB2436
Charitable Solicitation; Professional Solicitors; Regulation
RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION.
Requires professional solicitors operating public collection receptacles to solicit donations of non-perishable tangible property who later re-sell the items to deposit funds with charitable organizations within a specified timeframe, provide certain information in financial reports, and prominently disclose certain information on collection receptacles. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, C. |
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SB2437
CIP; 15th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI |
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SB2438
Hawaii Civil Rights Protection Act; Constitutional Rights; Civil Remedies; Relief; AG; Counties
RELATING TO CIVIL INTERFERENCE WITH CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS.
Establishes a civil cause of action for interference with constitutional and statutory rights through threats, intimidation, or coercion. Authorizes private rights of action. Authorizes actions to be brought by the Attorney General, County Corporation Counsel, or County Attorney. Authorizes injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and certain monetary relief. Includes protections for constitutionally protected speech. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2439
DAB; Pesticides; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Reports; Online Reporting Tool; Appropriation ($)
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2440
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Centralized Resource Website; Affordability; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CENTRALIZED ACCESS TO RESOURCES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop, implement, and maintain a centralized resource website to connect residents to support and resources to address affordability, health, safety, and the impacts of climate change. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2441
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
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SB2442
Judiciary; Community-Based Organizations; Contract for Services; Access to Justice; Appropriation ($)
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 its 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 certain services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling its statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
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SB2443
Historic Preservation; Historic Property; Exclusions
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" to require that the property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places or has important value to Native Hawaiians or other ethnic groups of the State due to associations with cultural practices once carried out, or still carried out, at the property or associations with traditional beliefs, events, or oral accounts that are important to history, traditional practices, and cultural identity. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2444
Real Property; Exemption; Attachment; Execution
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2445
Pedestrian; Violations; Fines; Limitation
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Establishes that fines for pedestrian violations under chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not exceed $25. Requires state and county agencies to revise applicable schedules of fines, rules, and procedures to comply with the monetary limit. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2446
Intermediate Court of Appeals; Membership; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Increases the number of associate judges on the Intermediate Court of Appeals from six to seven. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA |
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SB2447
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2448
Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images; Civil Remedies
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES.
Enacts the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2449
Public Meetings; Business Days; Board Packets; Public Inspection; Regular Business Hours
RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Defines "business day" as used in Part I of Chapter 92, HRS, governing public meetings. Clarifies that board packets, if created, shall be made available for public inspection in the board's office during regular business hours, no later than three full business days before the public meeting. Defines "regular business hours". |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
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SB2450
Presidential Preference Primary Election; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes presidential preference primary elections for the 2028 election cycle. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2451
Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Taxation; Home Mortgage Interest Deduction; Income Tax; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
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SB2452
DCCA; DOH; Insurance Commissioner; Climate-Friendly Insurers Act of 2026; Fossil Fuels; Insurance; Climate-Friendly Insurers Special Fund; Rules; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE-FRIENDLY INSURERS.
Establishes requirements for certain insurers to address climate-related financial risk by limiting underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects and by requiring reporting, certification, and regulatory oversight. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Health, to define certain terms by rule or guidance. Establishes the Climate-Friendly Insurers Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2453
Office of Elections; Voter Guide; Notice; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires the Office of Elections to include a notice to voters that a digital and print voter information guide is available. Requires the notice to be in thirty-two-point font and enclosed as a separate insert with each ballot. Requires the Office of Elections to maintain a notice on its website providing certain information about the voter information guide. Requires the Office of Elections to make the digital voter information guide available to the public no later than twenty-one days before the primary election and no later than fifty days before the general election. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
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SB2454
Campaign Contributions; Lobbyist Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Requires a candidate or any individual authorized to receive contributions on behalf of a candidate or noncandidate committee to deposit the monetary contribution or other campaign funds into a depository institution within seven days of its receipt. Requires any elected official, candidate, candidate committee, or other individual required to file an organizational report who receives a contribution from a lobbyist to deposit the contribution within seven days of its receipt. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2455
DHRD; Transportation; Commuting; State Employees; Plan; Commuting Choice Benefit Program; Report
RELATING TO COMMUTING.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services to develop a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program regardless of mode of transportation for all state employees in the executive branch and to recommend a similar program for state employees of the other branches. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2456
Taxation; Alcohol; Liquor Tax
RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF LIQUOR.
Increases the liquor tax and adjusts it for future inflation. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
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SB2457
Property Forfeiture; Crime; Conviction Requirement
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Amends forfeiture laws to require the owner of property seized in relation to a crime to be convicted of the covered offense before the property may be forfeited. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2458
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2459
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, McKelvey |
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SB2460
DLIR; HLRB; Hawaii Employment Relations Act; Collective Bargaining; Private Sector Workers' Rights; Labor; Unionization; Protections
RELATING TO PRIVATE SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS.
Expands under certain circumstances the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2461
Office of Elections; Digital Voter Information Guide; Candidates; Questionnaire
RELATING TO VOTER INFORMATION.
Requires the Office of Elections to prepare a questionnaire on certain issues to which candidates may respond. Requires the Office of Elections to publish any responses provided by a candidate on its website and in the digital voter information guide no later than eighteen days before a primary election. Effective 1/1/2027. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2462
State Income Tax Liability; Income Check-Off; Hawaii Election Campaign Fund
RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY.
Increases designated income check-off amounts for the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund to $6 for taxpayers filing individual returns with $6 or more of state income tax liability and for spouses filing joint returns with $12 or more of state income tax liability. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
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SB2463
Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing; Blood Alcohol Content; Lower Threshold
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2464
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. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2465
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. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, KANUHA |
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SB2466
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. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
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SB2467
Elderly Military Veterans; Motor Vehicle Registration Fees; Exemption
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Exempts qualifying military veterans sixty-five years of age or older from payment of state annual motor vehicle registration fees for one noncommercial vehicle. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2468
Income Tax Surcharge; State Medicaid Program; Legislative Approval
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge on taxable income exceeding $1,000,000 to provide funding, if approved by the Legislature, for the State Medicaid Program. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2469
Taxation; Unrealized Gains Surcharge; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax; Exclusion Amount
RELATING TO THE ESTATE AND GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX.
Establishes an unrealized gains surcharge on certain property transfers subject to the estate and generation-skipping transfer tax. Except for certain types of properties within estates, lowers the applicable exclusion amount allowed. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2470
DOT; Pedestrian Safety; Leading Pedestrian Interval; Accessible Pedestrian Signal; Request Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires 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. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2471
Business Entities; Election Activities; Limitations
RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS.
Reaffirms that artificial persons created under state law possess only those powers that are necessary or convenient to carry out lawful business and charitable or organizational purposes, and that those powers do not include the power to spend money or contribute anything of value to influence elections or ballot measures. Revokes all prior grants of corporate and entity powers and regrants only those powers that the State determines to be necessary or convenient to conduct lawful business under the constitution and laws of this State. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2472
Health; Medical Examinations; Vaccinations; Religious Exemptions
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Expands statutory provisions that provide for religious exemptions from medical examinations, immunizations, vaccinations, and revaccinations to protect parents and other persons with bona fide religious tenets and practices. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2473
Education; Climate Change; Climate Literacy Certificate Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2474
Recycling; Deposit Beverage Containers; Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program; Deposit Beverage Container Program
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
Repeals the Deposit Beverage Container Program and replaces it with the Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2475
Red Hill Remediation Special Fund; Remediation; Monitoring and Testing; Groundwater Modeling and Sampling; Water Data Testing and Verification; Appropriation ($)
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. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2476
Mattress Stewardship Program; New Special Fund; Mattresses; Box Springs; Mattress Foundations; DOH; Collection; Recycling
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Establishes the mattress stewardship program. Establishes the mattress stewardship special fund. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2477
DLNR; Historical Markers; Hawaii Kai Towne Center; Maunalua
RELATING TO CULTURAL RECOGNITION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to place historical markers acknowledging the landform on which the Hawaii Kai Towne Center is sited as Maunalua Island. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD |
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SB2478
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
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SB2479
Family Violence; Dating Violence; Child Abuse; Criminal Procedure; Sentencing; Reduced Sentence; Evidence
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Allows a defendant to introduce certain evidence to receive a reduced sentence for certain offenses if the defendant can show that they were subjected to acts of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse, and that the acts were a significant contributing factor for the offense for which the defendant is being sentenced. Allows a defendant to introduce certain relevant evidence when raising the justification defenses of self defense or defense of others to show that the defendant was subjected to acts of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse by the alleged victim. Allows the circuit court imposing a criminal sentence to correct or reduce the sentence and to suspend or probate all or any part of the sentence imposed. Allows a person previously sentenced by a circuit court to petition the court to be re-sentenced to a reduced sentence if the defendant can show that they were subjected to acts of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse, and that the acts were a significant contributing factor for the offense for which the defendant was sentenced. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
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SB2480
Primary Elections; Top-two Candidates
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Allows voters in a primary or special primary election to vote for any candidate for any office without regard to the voter or candidate's political party preference. Advances the top two candidates in a primary or special primary election, regardless of political party, to the general election. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
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SB2481
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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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2482
Emergencies; Disasters; Public Establishments; Shelter; Civil Liability Exemption
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Prohibits public establishments from denying shelter to any person when an emergency alert advises the public to immediately seek shelter during the establishments' normal business hours, under certain conditions. Clarifies that remuneration or expectation of remuneration paid to owners of private property for goods or services other than emergency access to land, shelter, or subsistence, including services or incidental commodities to the emergency access, does not void the exemption from civil liability afforded to these owners except where owners increase the sale price of the service or incidental commodities. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga |
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SB2483
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. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
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SB2484
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Climate Institute; International Pacific Research Center; Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE INSTITUTE.
Establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to support climate resilience and adaptation initiatives of the University and the State. Requires six per cent of the revenue generated by any increase to the Transient Accommodations Tax rates beginning on January 1, 2026, and by assessment of the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares to be allocated to the University of Hawaii annually to support the programs and operations of the Hawaii Climate Institute. Transfers the International Pacific Research Center of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology to the Hawaii Climate Institute. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
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SB2485
Governor; Department of Health; Honolulu Board of Water Supply; Solid Waste Management; Working Group; Counties; Report
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Establishes a temporary solid waste management working group in the Office of the Governor to examine materials management policies and programs that reduce solid waste and protect the environment, and to present a list of alternative technologies to address solid waste management. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2027. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2486
HSEO; Climate Protection Plan; Consultant Services; Climate Protection Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, RHOADS, Kanuha |
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SB2487
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. Confirms that the Public Utilities Commission may 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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2488
DLNR; DAB; HISC; Executive Director; Appropriation; Report ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Establishes the position of the Hawaii Invasive Species Council Executive Director. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, rather than the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, for the HISC for fiscal year 2026‑2027. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2489
DAB; Invasive Species; Lease Provisions
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires each lease that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity enters into, renews, or extends to include provisions stating that the Department may: (1) enter the leased premises; (2) order or otherwise require the lessee to maintain control of any invasive species on the leased premises; and (3) terminate the lease for refusal or violation. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2490
PFAS; Surfboard Wax; Prohibited; Penalties
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the manufacture or sale of surfboard wax that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2491
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Lamosao, San Buenaventura |
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SB2492
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2493
DCCA; HTDC; Division of Financial Institutions; Study; Digital Assets; Stablecoin; Regulatory Framework; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL ASSETS.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Division of Financial Institutions and Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to conduct a two-year study to gather data on how to establish a state-level regulatory framework for stablecoin digital assets. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2494
Bribery; Statute of Limitations
RELATING TO CORRUPTION.
Establishes a statute of limitations of nine years for a bribery offense. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
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SB2495
DCCA; OCP; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Disputes
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Clarifies that the Office of Consumer Protection within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs may use its authority to enforce laws and bring civil actions with regard to disputes arising under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
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SB2496
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2497
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, C., San Buenaventura |
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SB2498
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. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI, CHANG, Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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