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HB389 HD1 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNCREWED AIRCRAFT OFFENSES.
Clarifies the applicable felony offenses for using an uncrewed aircraft in the furtherance of the commission of a felony. (SD1) |
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5/19/2026- Act 014, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
SB282 |
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HB469 HD2 SD2
DCAB; Disability Travel Placard; Disabled Persons Parking
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit but does not have a valid special license plate, and provides proof of travel. (SD2) |
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5/28/2026- Act 054, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1154). |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TODD |
HHS, JDC |
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HB472 HD1 SD2 CD1
Digitized Identification Cards; Valid Identification
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
Authorizes the display of a mobile driver's license to a law enforcement officer on a mobile electronic device, under certain conditions. Limits a law enforcement officer's access to only the information necessary to verify the driver's license credential when displayed electronically. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, HASHEM, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PIERICK, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TODD, Tam |
PSM/CPN, JDC |
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HB649 HD1 SD1 CD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation; State Small Boat Harbors; Permits; Fees
RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Revises provisions relating to state small boat harbors fees and permits. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2026- Act 062, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1162). |
HASHEM |
WLA, WAM |
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HB1163 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Transportation; Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses and Non-Domiciled Commercial Learner's Permits; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING.
Amends requirements to commercial driver's license qualification standards to meet current federal regulations to allow the State to issue a non-domiciled commercial learner's permit and non‑domiciled commercial driver's license for applicants who are unable to provide proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residency. (CD1) |
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5/19/2026- Act 019, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
SB1482 |
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HB1334 HD3 SD2 CD2
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Department of Health; Axis Deer Meat Donation Pilot Program; Food Donation; Charitable, Religious, or Nonprofit Organizations
RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
Establishes an Axis Deer Meat Donation Pilot Program to exempt the donation of axis deer meat to a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization for the purpose of feeding needy individuals from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of axis deer meat, carcasses, and meat products, subject to certain requirements. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2033. (CD2) |
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5/8/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MIYAKE, COCHRAN, KILA, KUSCH, LAMOSAO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
HHS, JDC/CPN |
SB1230 |
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HB1391 HD1 SD1 CD2
DBEDT; Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission; Establishment; Reports
RELATING TO TRADE.
Establishes the Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes. Requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (CD2) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
QUINLAN |
EDT/WLA, WAM |
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HB1481 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOH; Disposition of Remains; Burial-transit Permit; Cemetery; Crematory; Funeral Establishment; Hydrolysis Facility; Mortuary
RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS.
Requires any cemetery, crematory, funeral establishment, hydrolysis facility, or mortuary to dispose of the remains of a dead human body no later than sixty days from the later of either the date a burial‑transit permit has been issued or the date of an affidavit for amendment of the permit has been submitted. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAKENOUCHI |
CPN |
SB1630 |
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HB1509 HD2 SD1 CD1
Workers' Compensation; Treatment Plan; Response; Penalty
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Repeals the authorization of a physician to transmit a treatment plan by mail or facsimile and the requirement that the physician submit the plan to an address or facsimile number provided by the employer. Requires an employer to file a response, either accepting or objecting to a treatment plan, within ten days of receipt. Imposes a monetary penalty if an employer does not file a response within the ten-day period, unless there was good cause for the delay. Clarifies that a treatment plan is deemed accepted if an employer fails to file certain documents within the ten-day period. Imposes penalties on employers found to have improperly denied a treatment plan. (CD1) |
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5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
SB2393 |
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HB1510 HD2 SD1
Certificates of Inspection; License Plates; Obstruction; Enforcement
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Conditions the issuance of a certificate of inspection upon a vehicle not being equipped with any cover or shield installed over the license plate. Amends the penalty for obstruction of a license plate. Allows state or county parking enforcement officers and persons authorized by a state or county law enforcement agency to issue citations for vehicles with a cover or shield obstructing the license plate. Repeals the requirement that a cover or shield be intended to alter or interfere with the visibility, legibility, or identification of a license plate by law enforcement or traffic enforcement systems. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1) |
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5/14/2026- Act 012, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112). |
MATAYOSHI, KILA |
TRS, JDC |
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HB1511 HD2 SD1 CD1
Consumer Protection; Unsolicited Mail and Electronic Mail; Vehicle Warranties; Service Contracts; Home Warranties; Government-Issued Licenses and Registrations; Prohibitions
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits entities from distributing unsolicited mail or electronic mail that employs high pressure tactics or is reasonably likely to cause a consumer to believe that the sender is affiliated with another entity that the sender is not actually affiliated with and the entity is asking the recipient to pay for goods, services, or forms of legal authorization, including but not limited to vehicle warranties, service contracts, home warranties, and government-issued licenses or registrations, unless certain disclosures are met. Makes contracts that fail to meet disclosure requirements voidable at the option of the consumer. (CD1) |
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6/5/2026- Act 088, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188). |
MATAYOSHI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
CPN, JDC |
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HB1514 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Workers' Compensation; Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Certified Providers; Automatic Approval
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of vocational rehabilitation services. Requires certified providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment and the initial evaluation report finds the injured employee feasible to participate. Requires providers to file an employee's vocational rehabilitation plan no later than one hundred twenty days after submitting an initial evaluation report, unless extended by the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Clarifies the process for an employer to object to a vocational rehabilitation plan. (CD1) |
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5/27/2026- Act 046, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146). |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAM, TARNAS |
LBT, CPN |
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HB1515 HD2 SD1 CD1
Workers' Compensation; Functional Capacity Examination; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination and refer an injured employee for the examination without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer in order to assess the employee's ability to return to work. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity examinations. (CD1) |
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5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
LAB, CPC, FIN |
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HB1518 HD1 SD1 CD1
DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders; Pre-Release Application Process
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release. Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status. (CD1) |
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5/26/2026- Act 028, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1128). |
TARNAS, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
SB2417 |
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HB1541 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Health; Developmental Disabilities Division; Hawaii State Hospital; Positions; Civil Service Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Exempts certain positions in the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health and Hawaii State Hospital from civil service. Authorizes the Director of Health to appoint two additional associate administrators and two project managers for the Hawaii State Hospital or a secure psychiatric rehabilitation facility. Requires the Department of Health to convert certain positions in the Hawaii State Hospital to civil service no later than 6/30/2031. (CD1) |
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5/28/2026- Act 057, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1157). |
TAKAYAMA |
HHS/LBT, WAM |
SB3273 |
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HB1548 HD1 SD1 CD1
Penal Code; Misdemeanors; Sentencing; Nonviolent Offenses
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Limits the maximum term of imprisonment for misdemeanors that are not crimes of violence, or for offenses that are not crimes of violence punishable by up to or not exceeding one year, to three hundred sixty-four days. Allows individuals previously sentenced to a one-year term of imprisonment for an offense that is not a crime of violence to apply to the trial court for reconsideration of the sentence to conform to the revised maximum penalty. (CD1) |
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5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TARNAS, AMATO, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, Reyes Oda |
JDC |
SB2731 |
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HB1573 HD3 SD1
AG; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Marketing Granted Order; Directory; Penalties
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to certify to the Department of the Attorney General annually that the manufacturer received a Marketing Granted Order from the federal Food and Drug Administration and that the manufacturer is in compliance with federal regulations and state laws. Requires the Department to compile and make public a directory of all electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers and products duly certified. Establishes penalties for manufacturers that fail to comply with the certification requirements and for other parties that acquire, possess, transport, keep, sell, or offer for sale products that are not in the directory. (SD1) |
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4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB2410 |
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HB1576 HD1 SD1 CD1
DBEDT; BLNR; Film Permits; Tax Credit; Information; Public Notice; Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption
RELATING TO FILMING.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to provide public notice of certain information whenever a production obtains a permit or enters into a memorandum of agreement or understanding with DBEDT to film a visually recorded production at certain locations. Requires DBEDT to provide public notice of certain information whenever a production registers for pre-qualification or is determined to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit and simultaneously post notice on a publicly accessible part of its website. Allows individuals to sign up to receive the public notice by electronic mail or postal mail. Provides an exemption for dispositions of lands set aside for filming and film studio operation from prior approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1) |
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5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TEMPLO, AMATO, CHUN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KILA, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAM |
EDT, WAM |
SB2574 |
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HB1618 HD1 SD1 CD1
HGIA; Cesspool Conversion Financing Program; Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSIONS.
Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund, to be administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, to provide financial assistance, including low-interest or forgivable loans, to eligible homeowners for the upgrade, conversion, or connection of cesspools. Appropriates funds for the establishment and hiring of a program management position and for the purposes of the Cesspool Conversion Revolving Loan Fund. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
LOWEN, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD |
AEN/HHS/WAM |
SB2770 |
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HB1642 HD1 SD1 CD1
Consumer Protection; Digital Financial Assets; Virtual Currencies; Kiosks; Prohibition; Purchases
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Beginning 10/1/2026, prohibits the ownership, operation, or management of a digital financial asset transaction kiosk that accepts United States currency from a customer in exchange for a digital financial asset. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MATAYOSHI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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HB1643 HD2 SD2 CD1
Pharmacy; Registered Pharmacists; Audits; Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Exclusion; Health Maintenance Organization; Integrated Delivery System
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
Specifies a framework for the administration of audits of records of registered pharmacists and pharmacies. Amends the definition of "pharmacy benefit manager" under chapter 431S, HRS, to exclude certain health maintenance organizations. (CD1) |
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5/26/2026- Act 039, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1139). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HHS, CPN |
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HB1661 HD1 SD1 CD1
Cafeteria Plans; Wage and Salary Reduction Benefit Programs; Flexible Spending Accounts; Public Service; Maximum Contributions; Carryover Limits
RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS.
Requires the maximum contribution and carryover amounts for a public service flexible spending account plan to be set annually in accordance with the maximum amounts allowed under section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD1) |
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5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM |
SB2122 |
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HB1667 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Civil Identification Card; Lowering of Age to Obtain
RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION.
Lowers the age to obtain a state civil identification card without a signature from a parent or guardian from eighteen years old to sixteen years old. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD1) |
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5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA |
EIG, JDC |
SB2895 |
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HB1678 HD1 SD1 CD1
Planned Community Associations; Condominium Associations; Cumulative Voting; Candidates
RELATING TO ASSOCIATIONS.
Clarifies that in planned community association and condominium association elections conducted by cumulative voting, cumulative voting rights apply to all candidates, including write-ins, and that individual votes are used when allocating votes. (CD1) |
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5/26/2026- Act 037, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1137). |
ICHIYAMA |
CPN |
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HB1682 HD1 SD2 CD1
Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images; Civil Remedies
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES.
Establishes civil remedies for the unauthorized disclosure of intimate images. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
ICHIYAMA |
LBT, JDC |
SB2448 |
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HB1688 HD1 SD2 CD1
Taxation; General Excise Tax; Aircraft Service and Maintenance
RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for the sale of material, parts, or tools used for aircraft service and maintenance or for the construction of an aircraft service and maintenance facility. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1) |
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5/19/2026- Act 020, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120). |
KILA, ILAGAN, TAM |
TRS, WAM |
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HB1692 HD2 SD2 CD1
Stationary Vehicles; Traffic Safety; Duty of Approaching Vehicle; Traffic Violations; Pickup Trucks; Passenger Restrictions
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Part I: Requires drivers approaching stationary vehicles displaying warning signals to slow down to a reasonable and prudent speed and make a lane change if possible and safe to do so or come to a complete stop if necessary. Part II: Provides certain exemptions from passenger restrictions related to the operation of a pickup truck with a passenger seated in the bed or load-carrying area of the vehicle. Increases the minimum age to ride in the bed or load-carrying area of a pickup truck while in operation from twelve years of age to sixteen years of age. (CD1) |
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6/5/2026- Act 095, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1195). |
KILA, AMATO, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAM, TARNAS |
TRS, JDC |
SB2026 |
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HB1696 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOT; DLIR; Commercial Driver's Licenses; Minimum Age
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Lowers the age of who may drive commercially within the State from nineteen to eighteen. Repeals the requirement that a person only operates category 3 vehicles to qualify to drive commercially in the State. Prohibits a person under twenty-one years of age from operating a commercial motor vehicle outside of a registered apprenticeship program as determined by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations or a structured, on-the-job training program administered by the person's employer that meets certain requirements. Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its rules to lower the minimum age required for a commercial driver's license. (CD1) |
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5/21/2026- Act 022, on 05/21/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122). |
KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, Muraoka |
TRS, JDC |
SB2896 |
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HB1705 HD1 SD2
Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody Evaluators; Licensed Mental Health Counselors
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Allows licensed mental health counselors to be appointed as child custody evaluators. (SD2) |
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4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, JDC |
SB2090 |
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HB1707 HD1 SD2 CD1
DAB; Transportation Costs; Shipping Costs; Reimbursements; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain necessary supplies, under certain conditions. Establishes a position to administer the Program. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (CD1) |
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6/4/2026- Act 068, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
AEN, WAM |
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HB1710 HD2 SD2 CD1
Historic Preservation; State Historic Preservation Division Review; Historic Properties; Private Properties; Project Review; Review Period
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Authorizes SHPD to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances. Amends the process and deadlines by which SHPD must provide written concurrence or non-concurrence for proposed projects on private property or certain projects that require state or county approval for entitlement for use, after which concurrence may be assumed and the project may move to the next step in the compliance process. Amends the conditions under which a proposed project on an existing privately owned single-family detached dwelling unit or townhouse that is over fifty years old shall be subject to section 6E-42, HRS. (CD1) |
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6/4/2026- Act 076, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
WLA, JDC |
SB2341 |
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HB1711 HD1 SD2 CD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from 5 years to a period of up to 10 years. (CD1) |
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5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
HOU, WAM |
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HB1713 HD1 SD1 CD1
School Impact Fees; Residential Development; Land Dedication Exemptions
RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Expands exemptions from school impact fee requirement for certain housing developments. Clarifies procedures and timing for land dedication or fee‑in‑lieu agreements for new residential developments. Repeals the sunset and reporting requirements under Act 268, SLH 2025. Restructures certain school impact fee accounts. Preserves existing educational contribution agreements. (CD1) |
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5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HOU/EDU, WAM |
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HB1718 HD1 SD1 CD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Mixed-Use Developments; County Powers; Sunset
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Limits mixed-use developments to transit-oriented developments. Repeals the sunset date of Act 45, SLH 2024, thereby making permanent the authority of the counties to share in facilitating the development, construction, financing, refinancing, or other provision of mixed-use developments, including low- and moderate-income housing projects, and issue county bonds before 7/1/2033 for this purpose. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HOU/EIG, WAM |
SB2748, SB3036 |
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HB1721 HD2 SD2 CD1
Expedited Permits; Insurance; Additional Insureds; Indemnification; Certificates of Occupancy
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies insurance, indemnification, and certain certificate of occupancy requirements for purposes of expedited permits. Requires state or county inspectors to inspect all projects with expedited permits. Repeals 6/30/2031. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
EIG/HOU, CPN |
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HB1728 HD1 SD1 CD1
Counties; Rainwater Catchment Systems
RELATING TO RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Requires the counties to allow for the installation and operation of rainwater catchment systems for potable and nonpotable uses on all properties. Allows the counties to require registration, inspection, or notification of rainwater catchment systems. (CD1) |
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5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
EIG/WLA, JDC |
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HB1737 HD3 SD2 CD1
Agriculture; Agricultural Districts; Zoning; Farm Dwelling; Farm Employee Housing
RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
Clarifies the allowable uses within agricultural districts with respect to farm dwellings and farm employee housing. (CD1) |
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5/26/2026- Act 034, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134). |
EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, Amato |
AEN/HOU, JDC |
SB2006 |
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HB1740 HD2 SD2 CD1
HHFDC; Qualified Residents; Affordable Housing; Housing Development; Exemptions; Owner-Occupancy; Deed Restrictions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Repeals the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and repeals the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Limits a qualified resident from owning a majority interest in no more than one property suitable for dwelling purposes, but requiring the disposal of such property within two years. Amends exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules for certain housing projects developed by the Corporation that satisfy certain conditions, including requirements related to employment, owner-occupancy, and deed restrictions. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
HOU, WAM |
SB2424 |
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HB1741 HD2 SD1 CD1
Inclusionary Mandate; Housing Affordability Impact Fee; Needs Assessment Study; Essential Nexus; Rough Proportionality; Financial Feasibility
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Deems a county inclusionary mandate as a form of development exaction and treats the mandate as a housing affordability impact fee. Provides parameters for a county's adoption or amendment of an inclusionary mandate for residential or mixed-use development. Establishes additional components for a needs assessment study for a county-imposed inclusionary mandate. Conditions the adoption or amendment of a county inclusionary mandate for residential or mixed-use development on written findings of essential nexus and rough proportionality and a determination of financial feasibility. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSG, WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB1752 HD1 SD1 CD1
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee; HI-EMA; Adjutant General; Administrator; Membership
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Replaces the Adjutant General on the Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee with the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 069, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169). |
BELATTI, SOUZA |
PSM, JDC |
SB2139 |
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HB1753 HD2 SD2 CD2
AG; Social Media Platforms; User Accounts; Personal Information; Sensitive Personal Information; Deletion; Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2) |
(H)
5/8/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
CPN, JDC |
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HB1785 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOE; Superintendent; Student Transportation; Penalty; School Bus Fare Revolving Fund
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes the Superintendent to hire a new contractor if a contractor under a student transportation contract fails to provide service on a contracted service capacity or designated service segment for five or more consecutive instructional days. Authorizes the Department of Education to assess a penalty if a contractor fails to provide service on a designated service segment without an approved justification. Authorizes the use of the School Bus Fare Revolving Fund to offset costs associated with procuring replacement services. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB2549 |
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HB1800 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Budget; Executive Supplemental Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2025‑2027 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Notice of intent to veto (Gov. Msg. No. 1224) |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB2500 |
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HB1801 HD1 SD1 CD1
DHS; Child Welfare Services; Domestic Violence; Training; Consultation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more organizations specializing in domestic violence to provide training and consultation virtually or in-person to staff in Child Welfare Services Branch offices statewide. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MARTEN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Iwamoto |
HHS, WAM |
SB2898 |
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HB1802 HD1 SD1 CD1
DLNR; BLNR; Conservation Banks
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and certain public or private entities to seek the approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources to operate conservation banks for situations where a person or entity is required to provide compensatory mitigation to offset adverse impacts to threatened, endangered, candidate, or proposed species as part of an approved incidental take license and habitat conservation plan. Adds the associate director of the United States Geological Survey, Ecosystem Mission Area, to the membership of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee. Requires the Endangered Species Recovery Committee to review applications and proposals for conservation banks and conservation bank instruments conduct subsequent reviews and oversight. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
WLA, WAM |
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HB1804 HD1 SD2 CD1
EOA; UH; Long-Term Care Financing; Long-Term Care Services and Supports; Home- and Community-Based Care; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to develop the framework and scope of work for a proposed study that examines the feasibility, impacts, and costs of different public and private financing options for long-term care services and supports and submit a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Executive Office on Aging to contract with the University of Hawaii. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2554 |
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HB1810 HD2 SD2 CD1
Charitable Solicitation; Professional Solicitors; Non-Perishable Tangible Property; Donations; Payment; Financial Reports; Disclosures; Signage
RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes prompt payment and financial reporting requirements for professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property on behalf of charitable organizations. Prohibits professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property from failing to prominently disclose certain information on any collection bin, container, or receptacle used to receive donated or collected non-perishable tangible property or comply with prompt payment, financial reporting, and contract term requirements. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 112, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1212). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
CPN, JDC |
SB2436 |
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HB1815 HD1 SD1 CD1
SFCA; Performing Arts Grants Program; Grants; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; DAGS; DBEDT; Comptroller; Works of Art Special Fund; Transfer; Positions
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Part I: Explicitly applies existing grant standards to Performing Arts Grants Program grants under the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Part II: Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers certain authority and responsibilities held by the Comptroller regarding the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 122, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1222). |
KAPELA |
WLA, WAM |
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HB1823 HD2 SD2 CD2
Coastal Zone Management Act; Special Management Area; Permits; Requirements; Development; Excluded Activities; Public Infrastructure and Improvement Projects; Exemption; Certain Counties
RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.
Applies a definition of "development" to special management areas within counties with a population between one hundred fifty thousand and two hundred thousand to exempt from special management area use permit requirements all activities that are not included within the definition, including certain federal-, state-, or county-funded, authorized, or implemented infrastructure and improvement projects that are exempt from an environmental assessment or for which a finding of no significant impact has been issued. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD2) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 070, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1170). |
HASHEM |
WLA, JDC |
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HB1824 HD1 SD1 CD1
Condominium Associations; Reserve Study; Waiver; Small Associations
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Allows small condominium associations with a building or buildings of no more than two stories to waive the requirement for the reserve study to be reviewed by an independent reserve study preparer if a majority of unit owners at a meeting approve the waiver and certain other requirements are met, but prohibits associations from waiving this requirement for consecutive three-year periods. (CD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 100, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200). |
GARRETT |
CPN |
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HB1838 HD2 SD1 CD1
AG; U or T Visa Certification; Uniform Statewide Requirements; Certifying Entities; Certifying Officials; Policies and Processes; Training ($)
RELATING TO VISAS.
Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U or T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime that are consistent with federal laws and regulations governing U and T visas. Requires each state and county certifying entity to adopt a policy and process for the issuance of U or T visa certifications, consistent with those statewide requirements. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GEDEON, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, Reyes Oda |
JDC, WAM |
SB2873 |
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HB1839 HD2 SD2 CD1
Immigration; Law Enforcement Agencies; Access to Detained Individuals; Civil Immigration Interviews; Due Process; Public Records
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to notify an individual in the custody of a state or county law enforcement agency of their rights before any interview with federal immigration authorities pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations can commence. Designates all records relating to federal immigration authorities' access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
SB2874 |
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HB1853 HD1 SD1 CD1
Executive Office on Aging; Hanai Memory Network Program; Dementia Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2269 |
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HB1854 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Health; Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office; Oversight Board; Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS.
Establishes the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office to certify and decertify community behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification. Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Oversight Board. Amends the composition of the Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances to include a member from the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
SB3274 |
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HB1858 HD2 SD1
Vital Statistics; Fetal Death; Certificate of Fetal Death; Registration; Filing and Preparation; Permits
RELATING TO VITAL STATISTICS.
Amends the various requirements in the event of a fetal death, including registration of certain fetal deaths, filing and preparation of a certificate of fetal death, and issuance of a permit for removal, burial, or other disposition. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HHS, JDC |
SB2856 |
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HB1860 HD2 SD1
State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Designation; Funding; Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Exempts state funds received by the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra from chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 098, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198). |
QUINLAN |
WLA, WAM |
SB2603 |
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HB1864 HD2 SD2 CD1
Insurance; Mandatory Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Iatrogenic Infertility; Medically Necessary Treatment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2026, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
QUINLAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN |
HHS, CPN |
SB2899 |
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HB1870 HD2 SD1 CD1
AG; Immigration; Protected Community Locations; Written Policies; Model Policies ($)
RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
By 1/1/2027, requires all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations to adopt and post written policies that identify nonpublic areas, establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response, prohibit the collection of certain immigration-status data, and require annual staff training and certain multilingual notices. Requires the Attorney General to publish model policies. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Morikawa |
PSM/GVO, WAM/JDC |
SB3237 |
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HB1875 HD2 SD2
Gender-Affirming Health Care Services; Reproductive Health Care Services; Protections; Abusive Litigation; Medical Malpractice Insurance; Health Carriers; Protected Health Information; Covered Entities
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services, including clarifying permitted disclosures of protected health information to address changes in federal regulations. Establishes protections against abusive litigation. Prohibits medical malpractice insurers and health carriers from taking certain adverse actions against health care providers solely on the basis that the health care provider provides lawful reproductive health care services or gender-affirming health care services. (SD2) |
(H)
5/29/2026- Act 059, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1159). |
TAM, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, PERRUSO |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
SB2868 |
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HB1881 HD1 SD2 CD1
Land Use; Passenger or Cargo Ropeways; Prohibition; Exemption
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Prohibits passenger or cargo ropeways in all land use districts, with an exemption for government entities subject to legislative approval. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
QUINLAN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
WLA, JDC |
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HB1888 HD3 SD2 CD1
DOE; AG; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Sports Officials; Protection and Workplace Safety; Penal Code; Harassment
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
Part I: Requires the Department of Education and state public charter schools to take certain steps to better address the harassment of educational workers, including sports officials. Authorizes the Attorney General to assist educational workers, including sports officials at department of education or public charter school sporting events, who have been subject to harassment or intentional bodily injury in obtaining a temporary restraining order. Part II: Includes the intentional, knowing or reckless disruption or interference with a school function, school administration, or school board under the offense of harassment. Makes harassment to an educational worker, including sports officials, engaged in the performance of their duty a misdemeanor. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, LAB, JHA, FIN |
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HB1890 HD3 SD2 CD1
Salaries; Teachers; Annual Increases
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Provides annual salary step increases for public schools and public charter school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements, if negotiated into a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to section 89-9, HRS, and subject to funds appropriated by the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
SB2391 |
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HB1891 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOE; Dyslexia Screening; Universal Screening; Evidence-Based Interventions; Teacher Professional Development ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to implement dyslexia sensitive linguistically appropriate universal screenings and evidence-based interventions, offer professional development on structured literacy and evidenced-based interventions, and support pre-teacher programs in training candidates in structured literacy instruction. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
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HB1894 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOE; Braille Instruction; Braille Instructional Materials; Section 504 Plans; Individualized Education Programs; Braille Literacy Support Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to include the instruction of braille and provision of braille instructional materials under certain circumstances; provide braille literacy support services; cooperate with the Department of Human Services when requested to submit information necessary to maintain a register of the blind in the State; provide comprehensive information about braille literacy services, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services, including educational programming options; and participate in the development of section 504 plans and individualized education programs. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
WOODSON, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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HB1920 HD1 SD2 CD1
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Extension; Partners; Limited Liability Companies; Allocation
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies that, for tax credits issued after 7/1/2026, a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any taxpayer. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, until 12/31/2032. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
HOU, WAM |
SB2675 |
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HB1946 HD2 SD2
Time Shares; Registration; Renewal; Amendments; Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF TIME SHARES.
Establishes that applications for registration renewals for time share developers, acquisition agents, plan managers, and exchange agents required by section 514E-10, HRS, shall be deemed approved thirty days after receipt of all required documents, unless the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs issues a deficiency letter within that period. Establishes that any amendment to a required time share plan registration shall be deemed approved by operation of law on the sixtieth day after the amendment is submitted to the Director, unless the Director issues a deficiency letter within that period. Effective 9/1/2026. (SD2) |
(H)
5/19/2026- Act 015, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115). |
TAM, ILAGAN, TEMPLO |
EDT, CPN |
SB2359 |
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HB1959 HD2 SD1 CD1
Judiciary; Domestic Violence; Abuse of Family or Household Member; Deferred Acceptance of Guilty Plea; Penalties; Reports
RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Extends for five years certain provisions from Act 19, SLH 2020, and Act 238, SLH 2021, relating to abuse of family or household members, including establishing a petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household members, clarifying penalties for violations, and allowing a deferred acceptance of guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Effective 6/29/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
HHS, JDC |
SB2843 |
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HB1960 HD2 SD1 CD1
AG; DLE; Human Trafficking Awareness; Transient Accommodations Sector; Training; Signage; Reporting; Penalties; Rules
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop a Human Trafficking Awareness Training Program, or approve externally developed programs, to educate and train workers in the transient accommodations sector. Requires transient accommodations employers or transient accommodations third-party contractors to periodically provide the human trafficking awareness training to certain employees and contract workers, keep records of the training, post signage, and develop and implement a human trafficking prevention policy that includes procedures for the reporting of suspected human trafficking. Establishes penalties. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to adopt rules. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
TOU, LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB2841 |
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HB1961 HD2 SD1
Health Care Facilities; Interference; Disruption; Criminal Penalties; Civil Remedies; Attorney General
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Prohibits persons from interfering with another person's access to or from a health care facility or disrupting the normal functioning of a health care facility. Makes violations a petty misdemeanor. Establishes a private right of action. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action for injunctive or other equitable relief. (SD1) |
(H)
4/23/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, JDC |
SB2845 |
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HB1962 HD2 SD1
Parentage Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in parentage proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. (SD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 089, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189). |
HARTSFIELD, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
HHS, JDC |
SB2842 |
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HB1969 HD2 SD1 CD1
DHS; Colorectal Cancer Screenings; Colorectal Cancer Treatment; State-Funded Financial Assistance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a state-funded financial assistance program to offer state-funded colorectal screenings and treatment for certain persons. Requires state-funded coverage for follow-up treatment for colorectal cancer for certain persons. Requires coverage to include a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive test result. Specifies that coverage is not subject to a deductible, copayment, coinsurance, or any other cost-sharing requirements. Appropriates funds and establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
CPN, WAM |
SB2859 |
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HB1973 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOH; KupunAloha Pilot Program; In-Home Care Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes within the Department of Health a one-year KupunAloha Pilot Program to provide in-home health care and support services to eligible participants who do not otherwise qualify for government assistance for these services. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Pilot program sunsets 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
HHS, WAM |
SB2864 |
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HB1974 HD1 SD1 CD1
State Health Planning and Development Agency; State Plan on Hearing Loss; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires and appropriates funds for the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
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HB2001 HD2 SD1
Love My Library Day; Observed Day
RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY.
Designates the first Friday in February of each year as "Love My Library Day" in the State. (SD1) |
(H)
5/14/2026- Act 009, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109). |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
WLA |
SB2147 |
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HB2021 HD2 SD2 CD1
Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro-mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Authorizes the seizure of non-road-legal or nonconforming electric bicycles and high-speed electric devices. Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Authorizes a person to ride an electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term "motor scooter" with the term "motor-driven cycle". (CD1) |
(H)
4/30/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, ALCOS, CHUN, GARRETT, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
TRS/EIG, JDC |
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HB2023 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOT; Judiciary; Active Intelligent Speed Assistance Systems; Penal Code; Traffic Offenses
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to administer a statewide program for certification of active intelligent speed assistance systems and select a vendor for the installation and maintenance of systems. Limits the civil liability of motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for active intelligent speed assistance systems. Makes circumventing or tampering with an active intelligent speed assistance system a misdemeanor. Establishes penalties for operating a motor vehicle in violation of a court-ordered active intelligent speed assistance system requirement. Allows the Judiciary to impose the installation of active intelligent speed assistance systems as an additional penalty and as part of a license suspension or revocation for repeat offenders of certain traffic violations. Effective 1/1/2028. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KILA, CHUN, GRANDINETTI |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
SB2696 |
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HB2050 HD1 SD1 CD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the expenditure limit and the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 11/4/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2528 |
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HB2078 HD1 SD2 CD1
Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; AG; Criminal Justice Research Institute; Habitual Violent Crime Offenders; Reports
RELATING TO HABITUAL VIOLENT CRIME.
Requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Criminal Justice Research Institute, to submit ongoing annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the habitual violent crime offense in addressing repeat violent crime in the State. Amends Act 213, SLH 2024, which established the offense of habitual violent crime, by requiring the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit a one-time report to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the offense prior to the Regular Session of 2031 and extending its sunset date to 6/30/2031. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB2520 |
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HB2093 SD1
Judiciary Package; Uniform Probate Code; Guardianship and Conservatorship Proceedings; Sealing of Medical Records and Professional Evaluations
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Provides for the temporary sealing of certain medical records and professional evaluations filed in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings pending a judicial determination on the need for continued sealing. (SD1) |
(H)
5/27/2026- Act 047, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB2569 |
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HB2094 HD1 SD1 CD1
Judiciary Package; Jury Duty; Juror and Prospective Juror Compensation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2571 |
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HB2095 HD2 SD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Budget; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates supplemental funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025 and ending 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2570 |
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HB2096 HD2 SD1
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Child Protective Proceedings; Aggravated Circumstances Hearings
RELATING TO AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CHILD PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS.
Clarifies and expands procedures for aggravated circumstances determinations in Child Protective Act proceedings. Authorizes the Family Court to make a finding of aggravated circumstances at any stage of a Child Protective Act proceeding before the termination of parental rights, rather than limiting these findings to the return hearing. Incorporates the definition of torture under the Penal Code for purposes of defining aggravated circumstances involving child torture under the Child Protective Act. (SD1) |
(H)
5/27/2026- Act 048, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB2572 |
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HB2097 HD1 SD1
Judiciary Package; Administrative Drivers License Revocation Hearings; Interactive Conference Technology
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE DRIVERS LICENSE REVOCATION.
Authorizes administrative drivers license revocation hearings to be conducted using interactive conference technology, including teleconference, videoconference, and voice over internet protocol systems. Clarifies that evidence in hearings conducted via interactive conference technology may be submitted and exchanged electronically. (SD1) |
(H)
5/19/2026- Act 017, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/LBT, JDC |
SB2573 |
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HB2104 HD2 SD1 CD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Historic Preservation; Island Burial Councils
RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS.
Extends the time to fill vacancies that occur during an Island Burial Council member's term. Provides per diem compensation in the form of a stipend for Island Burial Council members representing geographic regions. Adjusts the Island Burial Councils' quorum for business to be a majority of the appointed council members, but no fewer than three members. (CD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 096, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2538 |
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HB2137 HD3 SD2 CD1
Artificial Intelligence; Realistic Digital Imitations; Protections for Individuals
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Prohibits certain harmful uses of realistic digital imitations generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Establishes certain exemptions. Provides for civil actions and civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic digital imitations. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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HB2152 HD2 SD2 CD1
Dog Attacks; Livestock; Agricultural District; Liability
RELATING TO DOG ATTACKS.
Clarifies liability and increases penalties and enforcement mechanisms for dog attacks on livestock occurring on land or premises within the agricultural district. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 114, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214). |
KUSCH, EVSLIN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
AEN, JDC |
SB2742 |
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HB2158 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Program Level Transparency; Online Dashboard; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii System to develop, implement, and maintain a publicly accessible, systemwide online dashboard. Requires the dashboard to include and maintain relevant information needed for students and their families for academic decision-making. Requires a preliminary report on 12/1/2026. Requires annual reports to the Legislature beginning 12/1/2027. Requires a supplementary report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2031. Sunsets 6/30/31. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 120, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1220). |
GARRETT, AMATO, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KILA |
EDU, WAM |
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HB2171 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Enterprise-Related Activities; Counties; Zoning
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the University of Hawaii to engage in enterprise-related activities for educational purposes and exempts such activity from certain county zoning requirements, under certain circumstances. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
WOODSON, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
EDU, WAM |
SB2674 |
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HB2207 HD2 SD2 CD1
DAB; Rules; Fine Mesh Nets; Monofilament Netting; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Allows the use of certain monofilament netting for the protection of plants against invasive species. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets, including monofilament netting, in the State to protect plants from the coconut rhinoceros beetle. (CD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 103, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1203). |
KAHALOA, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB2942 |
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HB2218 HD2 SD2 CD1
DLNR; Community Co-Management Agreements; Public Lands
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to enter into community co-management agreements and establishes qualifications for eligible community co-managers. Authorizes the disposition of public lands by a community co-management agreement. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, QUINLAN |
WLA, WAM |
SB2685 |
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HB2246 HD1 SD1 CD1
DAB; Agricultural Grant Program; Revolving Fund; Annual Report ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION.
Establishes the Agricultural Grant Program and Agricultural Grant Revolving Fund to allow the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to retain and expend federal indirect overhead reimbursements for the purposes of grant searching, application, execution, reporting, and auditing. (CD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 101, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB3066 |
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HB2250 HD2 SD2
AG; Claims Against the State; Appropriations ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (SD2) |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 029, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB3070 |
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HB2270 HD1 SD1 CD1
HHFDC; Downpayment Loan Assistance Program
RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Amends the Downpayment Loan Assistance Program by: removing the prohibition on combined loan-to-value ratios; clarifying the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's authority to establish interest rates and allow payment waivers and interest forgiveness; authorizing financial institutions, mortgage lenders, and other loan originators to originate downpayment loans; and reducing the borrower's required personal contribution toward the downpayment. Authorizes borrowers to use a portion of a downpayment loan to pay for closing costs, prepaids, and reserves for the purchase of the residential property for which the downpayment loan is provided. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
SB3089 |
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HB2271 HD2 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1 and BU-10; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts to resolve issues related to temporary hazard pay for fiscal year 2025-2026. Authorizes the use of the general fund appropriations to restore the temporary reclassifications for temporary hazard pay payouts to the appropriate departments to provide for the repayment of the general fund loan. Specifies that emergency appropriations made under Act 29, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, do not lapse until June 30, 2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 033, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3090 |
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HB2272 HD1 SD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11; Emergency Appropriations ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including health premium payments and the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 026, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3091 |
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HB2275 HD1 SD2 CD2
Operations; Mass Transit Special Fund; Disaster Recovery and Relief; Major Disaster Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Appropriates moneys to certain programs for operations in FY26-27. Appropriates moneys into and out of the Major Disaster Fund to address disaster recovery and response costs. Allows the Governor to authorize the transfer to state agencies of up to $100,000,000 in funds appropriated out of the Major Disaster Fund to address an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare arising from an emergency. (CD2) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 099, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1199). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3094 |
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HB2279 HD1 SD1 CD1
Expungement Orders; Violations
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT ORDERS.
Amends the expungement orders law to reflect that a person who is arrested for or charged with a crime but convicted of a violation is eligible for an expungement of their arrest record for that incident. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
SB3098 |
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HB2282 HD1 SD1 CD1
Insurance Code; Premium Increase; Adjuster; Independent Bill Reviewer; Producer; Disciplinary Licensing Action; Notice Requirements; Cancellation; Nonrenewal; Purchase Group
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires insurers to provide explanation of premium increases upon request; clarifies grounds for denial, suspension, and revocation of an adjuster or independent bill reviewer license; clarifies procedures for denying, suspending, and revoking an insurance producer license; and amends the notice requirements for cancellation or nonrenewal of a property insurance policy. Clarifies the date on which purchase groups are required to pay an annual service fee. (CD1) |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 040, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
SB3101 |
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HB2289 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE CEILING ON THE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND.
Repeals the statutory expenditure ceiling on the Automated Victim Information and Notification System Special Fund to address rising program costs and growing victim service demands. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2026- Act 051, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1151). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
SB3108 |
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HB2293 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOE; Harm to Students Registry; Employee; Definition; Exemption for Students
RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY.
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm to students registry by excluding K-12 students and by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
SB3112 |
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HB2296 HD1 SD2
DOE; School Cafeteria Meals; Costs
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires the Department of Education to charge not less than one-quarter of the cost of preparing a school meal for each school meal. (SD2) |
(H)
4/24/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3115 |
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HB2297 HD1 SD2 CD1
Department of Education; Adult and Community Education; Scope of Programs
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Updates Hawaii's statutory framework for adult and community education programs to ensure alignment with federal funding requirements and current best practices in those programs. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 083, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1183). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3116 |
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HB2300 HD1 SD1 CD1
DOE; Procurement; Small Purchases; Local Produce and Packaged Food Products; Written Quotes; Parceling
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Adjusts the applicability of Act 134, SLH 2025, to clarify the threshold for Department of Education procurement of local edible produce and packaged food products. Prohibits the artificial division and parceling of DOE procurements of local edible produce and packaged food products. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 116, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1216). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3119 |
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HB2309 HD1 SD1 CD1
HHCA; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Eligible Transferees and Successors to Homestead Leases
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920.
Amends the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, to include children of a sibling as qualifying relatives of lessees for the purposes of lease transfer and lease successorship, in the same manner currently allowed for spouses, children, grandchildren, and siblings. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC |
SB3128 |
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HB2310 HD1 SD1 CD1
DHS; Hawaii Emergency Food Assistance Program; Federal Government Shutdown; Emergency Appropriation; Affordable Care Act; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Part I: Provides an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to replace general fund appropriations redirected to provide emergency food assistance during the 2025 federal government shutdown. Part II: Appropriates funds to supplement premium contributions due to participating health plans. (CD1) |
(H)
5/21/2026- Act 021, on 05/21/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
SB3129 |
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HB2314 HD2 SD1 CD1
Department of Health; State Emergency Medical Systems of Care; State Emergency Medical Services; Community Paramedicine Program; Integrated Mobile Health Care; Advisory Council
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS OF CARE.
Modernizes Hawaii's emergency medical services laws to align with current best practices and adopt a time-sensitive emergency medical systems of care model. Expands the Community Paramedicine Program to include integrated mobile health care; permit additional partnerships with professional organizations and educational institutions; and authorize certain telehealth services by providers located in or out of the State, under certain circumstances. Renames the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council the Hawaii Emergency Medical Systems of Care Advisory Council and amends its membership. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 085, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
SB3134 |
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HB2315 HD1 SD1
DOH; Vacation Payout Pilot Program; Home Purchases; Down Payment Assistance; Reports
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a vacation payout pilot program in which eligible Department of Health employees may defer unused vacation leave credits in favor of a pay out to provide home purchase down payment assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD1) |
(H)
5/28/2026- Act 055, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/LBT, WAM |
SB3135 |
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HB2319 HD2 SD1 CD1
DOH; SHPDA; Function and Responsibilities; Certificate of Need Exemption
RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Amends the functions and responsibilities of the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Adds a new definition of "health care" for the purposes of health planning and resource development and health care cost control. Increase the certificate of need exemption threshold for bed changes to up to thirty per cent of existing licensed beds. Exempts health care facilities or services operated by the Department of Health from certificate of need requirements. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2026- Act 049, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1149). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB3139 |
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HB2329 HD1 SD1 CD1
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2025; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2025. (CD1) |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 035, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1135). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
SB3149 |
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HB2338 HD1 SD1 CD1
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Community College Promise Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM.
Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants by amending the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii Promise) to provide scholarships for ninety-five percent of a student's unmet direct cost need and exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii Promise awards, thereby allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Changes Hawaii Promise from being a last-dollar award. Authorizes Hawaii Promise to coordinate with federal student aid programs to maximize total financial assistance available to students. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3158 |
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HB2339 HD1 SD1 CD1
UH; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of financing qualifying priority capital improvement projects. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 080, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3159 |
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HB2343 HD1 SD1
Maui State Veterans Home; HHSC; Oahu Regional Health Care System; State Agency; Maui Affiliation; Transfer; Deadline
RELATING TO VETERANS.
Repeals the 6/30/2027 deadline by which the Maui State Veterans Home must be assimilated into a state agency having a Maui affiliation and instead requires the assimilation to be completed as soon as practicable. (SD1) |
(H)
5/19/2026- Act 018, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118). |
YAMASHITA, AMATO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB2545 |
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HB2344 HD1 SD2 CD1
Governor; Department of Accounting and General Services; Department of Education; Public School Realignment and Closure Commission; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Establishes a temporary, independent Public School Realignment and Closure Commission to develop and recommend a comprehensive package of school consolidations, realignments, and closures based on the federal Base Realignment and Closure model. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires an expedited approval process for the recommended school consolidations, realignments, and closures. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
YAMASHITA, CHUN, GARRETT, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KONG, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
SB2541 |
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HB2361 HD1 SD1 CD1
DLNR; Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Administrative Support; Chairperson; Meeting Frequency
RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. Requires the chairperson of the Council to be selected by the voting members from among all voting and nonvoting members on an annual and rotating basis. Requires the Council to meet quarterly. (CD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 091, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191). |
KITAGAWA, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO, Morikawa, Reyes Oda |
WLA, WAM |
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HB2385 HD3 SD1 CD1
HHFDC; Housing Development Projects; General Excise Tax Exemptions; County Housing Incentive Programs
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Beginning 1/1/2027, authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, instead of the counties, to approve and certify general excise tax exemptions for certain housing development projects developed under county housing incentive programs. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA, TAM |
HOU, WAM |
SB2676 |
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HB2395 HD2 SD1 CD1
DLNR; Taking of Marine Deposits; Permits; Approvals
RELATING TO THE TAKING OF MARINE DEPOSITS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue permits for research, education, management, or propagation purposes that include the taking of marine deposits seaward of the shoreline, as long as the resources will be returned to the beach if possible and that the taking poses no more than a minimal or negligible risk to the environment. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2026- Act 063, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1163). |
KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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HB2417 HD2 SD1 CD1
Administrative Driver's License Revocation; Notice; Disclosure
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION.
Clarifies administrative driver's license revocation procedures by specifying the effect of the notice of administrative revocation and conforming related administrative review and hearing provisions. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 071, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171). |
KILA, CHUN, EVSLIN, HARTSFIELD, KITAGAWA, LA CHICA, MIYAKE, MURAOKA, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
SB3182 |
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HB2429 HD2 SD2 CD1
DBEDT; Department of Taxation; Taxation; Tax Expenditure Disclosure and Evaluation; Income Tax Credits; General Excise and Related Use Tax Exemptions
RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE EVALUATION.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in collaboration with the Department of Taxation, to study the effectiveness of tax expenditures, prepare summary descriptive statistics, submit annual reports to the Legislature, and develop appropriate schedules and tax return forms to collect adequate information for evaluation of tax expenditures. Authorizes Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism staff to access certain information on tax returns to conduct evaluations of tax expenditures. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
YAMASHITA |
EDT, WAM |
SB3278 |
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HB2443 HD1 SD1 CD1
HIEMA; Individuals with Disabilities; Access and Functional Needs; Emergency Planning; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES.
Integrates the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Establishes a Disability Integration Specialist position, to be located in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, who shall provide programming support for disability community projects that promote accessibility, inclusion, and equity in disaster management. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
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HB2452 SD1 CD1
State Bonds; State Budget
RELATING TO STATE BONDS.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds. Makes findings required by Article VII, Section 13, of the Hawaii State Constitution to declare that the issuance of authorized bonds will not cause the debt limit to be exceeded. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
TODD |
WAM |
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HB2474 HD1 SD2 CD1
Legislature; Governor; International Relations; International Cooperative Agreements; Sister-State or Province Partnerships; Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.
Authorizes the State to enter into nonbinding international cooperative agreements with national governments; national ministries, departments, or agencies; provincial or regional governments; or international intergovernmental bodies relevant to the interests of the State or an international partner. Expands the definition of sister-state or province partnerships to include a partnership between the State and a prefecture or foreign nation. Requires the Hawaii Sister-State and International Partnerships Commission to evaluate how a sister-state or province partnership or international cooperative agreement will enhance certain key state initiatives. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
WLA/EDT, WAM |
SB3280 |
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HB2475 HD1 SD1 CD1
ʻŌkolehao; Distilled Spirits; Labeling Requirements
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
Establishes labeling requirements for ʻōkolehao products. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KAHALOA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, TARNAS, TODD |
HWN, CPN |
SB3248 |
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HB2498 HD2 SD1 CD1
Central and Leeward Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Care Homes; Structural and Operational Resilience Improvements; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to establish a Central and Leeward Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program to assist eligible care home facilities to implement structural and operational resilience improvements. Requires a report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2029. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
CHUN, HARTSFIELD, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
PSM, WAM |
SB3236 |
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HB2505 HD1 SD1 CD1
Assisted Community Treatment; Petitions; Involuntary Hospitalization; Community Mental Health Outpatient Programs
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
Clarifies that community mental health outpatient programs that have agreed to provide mental health services to a defendant as part of an assisted community treatment order may prepare a certificate for assisted community treatment and provide the certificate to a defendant and may file an assisted community treatment petition with the Family Court. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2026- Act 052, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1152). |
TAM, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, JDC |
SB2917 |
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HB2547 HD1 SD1 CD1
Short-term Investment Grade Corporate Bonds; Director of Finance; State Moneys
RELATING TO CORPORATE BONDS.
Authorizes the Director of Finance to invest certain state moneys in short-term investment grade corporate bonds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 115, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215). |
NAKAMURA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TEMPLO |
WAM |
SB3177 |
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HB2576 HD2 SD2 CD1
DOH; Healthcare Facilities; Background Checks; Applicants; Operators
RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Clarifies and streamlines background check requirements for healthcare facility applicants, operators, and direct patient access employees. (CD1) |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 042, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142). |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, HARTSFIELD, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, JDC |
SB3207 |
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HB2583 HD1 SD1 CD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Program; Credit Enhancement; Loan Loss Reserves; Small Businesses; Special Fund; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to expand micro-lending capacity by providing state‑funded loan loss reserves or other credit enhancement that absorbs first losses on qualified micro-loans made by participating lenders to Hawaii small businesses. Allows borrower fees and state matching contributions to capitalize lender-held loan loss reserve accounts. Establishes the Hawaii Micro-Lending Credit Enhancement Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds out of the Special Fund. (CD1) |
(H)
5/7/2026- Transmitted to Governor. |
KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
EDT, WAM/CPN |
SB3165 |
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HB2592 HD2 SD2 CD1
Mauna Kea; MKSOA; UH; Transfer; Transition Period; Lease Transfer; BLNR; DLNR; Continuity of Plans and Administrative Rules; Sovereign Immunity; Extension; Reversion
RELATING TO THE MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY.
Part II: Clarifies the powers of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority so that it may carry out its intended duties regarding land use on Mauna Kea. Adds reversion dates of 6/30/2028 and 12/31/2029 if the deadline to adopt a management plan or to submit proposed administrative rules to the Governor is not met; extends the transition period to 12/1/2029; clarifies that the oversight and interest of MKSOA in the Mauna Kea lands shall be no more than what is expressly granted in chapter 195H, HRS; and clarifies that title to Mauna Kea lands shall remain with the State. Part III: Provides that the existing plans and administrative rules adopted or developed by UH under which Mauna Kea is currently governed remain in effect until plans and administrative rules adopted by MKSOA take effect. Part IV: Clarifies that MKSOA has state sovereign immunity. Part V: Authorizes MKSOA to extend leases and subleases before the transfer, for up to an additional ten-year term. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2026- Act 053, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1153). |
KUSCH, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, TARNAS |
WAL, HED, JHA, FIN |
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SB99 SD1 HD1 CD1
DLE; ERS; Retirees; Benefits; School Resource Officers; Labor Shortage; Difficult-to-Fill; State and County Human Resources; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of retirement benefits if the retirant is employed as a school resource officer identified by the Department of Law Enforcement or other law enforcement agency as a labor shortage or difficult-to-fill position and stationed at a public school, subject to certain conditions. Establishes criteria for various agencies to use in identifying labor shortage or difficult-to-fill positions. Requires the director of human resources of the appropriate state jurisdiction or the human resources management chief executive of each county to include in their annual reports to the Legislature, details on the employment of retirants as school resource officers. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 113, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213). |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Kanuha |
LAB, FIN |
HB214 |
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SB177 SD1 HD1 CD1
DAB; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture Program; Import Evaluation; Biological Aquatic Risk-Based Framework; Biocontainment Standards; Aquatic Livestock
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt, amend, and repeal rules to develop an evaluation and authorization process to import and transport aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Aquaculture Program to develop a biological aquatic risk-based framework and biocontainment standards for the aquatic livestock evaluation and authorization process. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB47 |
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SB411 SD2 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Small Boat Harbors; State Parks; Capital Improvement Projects; Existing Facilities; Exception; Reports
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS AND STATE PARKS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in certain capital improvement projects at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Requires semiannual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets five years after the effective date. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
GVO/WLA, WAM |
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SB847 SD2 HD2 CD1
SHPDA; Board of Psychology; Prescriptive Authority; Clinical Psychologists; Pilot Program; Supervising Physician or Psychiatrist; Federally Qualified Health Centers; County of Kauai; County of Hawaii; Rules; Report
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Establishes a three-year pilot program in the County of Kauai and County of Hawaii to allow qualified psychologists under the supervision of a supervising physician or psychiatrist limited authority to prescribe certain psychotropic medications to patients between the ages of 18 and 65 years under the care of the psychologist. Requires the Board of Psychology to adopt rules. Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
HLT, CPC |
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SB874 SD2 HD2 CD1
Equality Caucus; Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine; Veterinary Medicine; Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship; Pet Medication; Consumer Prescription Choice
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Requires veterinarians to provide a written prescription, upon the request of a client, for any animal patient of a client with whom the veterinarian has established an existing veterinarian-client-patient relationship, to be filled at the pharmacy of the client's choosing. Allows pharmacies licensed in the State to dispense medications prescribed by veterinarians. Specifies that violators may be subject to disciplinary action by the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine, which may include fines or suspension or revocation of a license. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2026- Act 066, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166). |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR, CPC |
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SB888 SD2 HD2 CD1
AG; Office of Consumer Protection; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Smart Household Security Device Data; Prohibition; Consent; Law Enforcement Agencies; Warrants; Emergency Situation; Penalties
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits operators of smart household security devices from sharing user data with law enforcement agencies unless the user consents, the law enforcement agency obtains a judicial warrant, or there is an emergency situation involving a clear and present danger of imminent death or great bodily harm. Prohibits operators from requiring users to consent to the sharing of data with law enforcement agencies as a condition of using a smart household security device. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
CPC, JHA |
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SB903 SD2 HD2 CD1
Public Land Trust Working Group; OHA; Public Land Trust; Inventory; Financial Reporting and Accounting; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Amends the membership and responsibilities of the Public Land Trust Working Group established under Act 226, SLH 2022. Requires the Working Group to submit the following to the Legislature: by 8/1/2027, a first interim report regarding Act 178, SLH 2006, financial reporting and accounting; by 12/1/2027, a second interim report regarding the public land trust inventory; by 6/1/2028, a third interim report that includes a preliminary draft of findings and recommendations regarding Act 178 financial reporting and accounting and the public land trust inventory; and by 10/1/2028, a final report that includes proposed legislation. By 12/31/2028, requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to submit certain findings and considerations to the Legislature. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to provide administrative support to the Working Group in coordination with a third-party consultant. Appropriates funds from the Carry-Forward Trust Holding Account to be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to be expended solely for Native Hawaiian programs and services with critical, short-term funding needs in the areas of education, health, economic development, and community-based initiatives. Specifies that the transferred funds may not be used for planning, developing, or constructing residential or mixed-use projects or related infrastructure. (CD1) |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 032, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132). |
KANUHA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1432 SD2 HD2 CD1
DOH; Hansen's Disease; Expenses; Rules; Annual Report; Transfer to the County of Maui
RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.
Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of Chapter 326, Hawaii Revised Statutes, upon the 1‑year anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa as affirmed in the Governor's proclamation. Requires the Department of Health to include community organizations in the transition planning team. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, WAL, FIN |
HB1113 |
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SB2001 SD1 HD2 CD1
HCDA; Banyan Drive Hawaii Redevelopment Agency; Banyan Drive Community Development District; New Special Fund; Lineal Descendant; Powers and Duties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District within the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of HCDA as it relates to the District. Amends the composition of HCDA to include representatives of the District, Chairperson of the Banyan Drive Hawaii Redevelopment Agency, and a lineal descendant of the Waiakea Ahupuaa. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
INOUYE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WAL, FIN |
HB1847 |
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SB2031 SD2 HD1 CD1
Consumer Protection; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Live-Event Tickets; Short-Term Lodging; Disclosures; Total Price; Junk Fees; Federal Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: advertise, display, or offer 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. Specifies that any advertisement, display, or offer of short-term lodging or live-event tickets in compliance with the federal Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees are in compliance with this Act. (CD1) |
(S)
5/7/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
CPC |
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SB2043 SD1 HD1 CD1
Insurance Commissioner; Insurance; Captive Insurance Companies; Examinations; Report
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Until 12/31/2031, specifies that captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies are subject to examination no later than five years after licensure and any additional examination at the discretion of the Insurance Commissioner. On or after 1/1/2032, subjects captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to examination at least once every five years. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2031. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC |
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SB2050 SD1 HD2 CD1
Hawaii Board of Chiropractic; Licensure; Chiropractic Students; Clinical Training; Rules; Report
RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
Beginning 7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in an accredited doctor of chiropractic program to engage in clinical training involving the practice of chiropractic as part of the completion of their degree, under certain conditions. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 090, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
HED, CPC |
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SB2053 SD2 HD2 CD1
Salvaged Motor Vehicles; Transfer; Supporting Documents; Electronic Signature; Indemnification
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes supporting documents used to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle to an insurance company after payment of damages from the result of a total loss insurance settlement to be signed electronically. Requires insurance companies to indemnify and hold harmless the Director of Finance for any claims resulting from the issuance of motor vehicle titles utilizing documents signed electronically without a notary. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 092, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TRN, CPC |
HB1691 |
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SB2057 SD2 HD2 CD1
State Law Enforcement Agencies; County Law Enforcement Agencies; Law Enforcement Officials; Federal Immigration Authorities; Prohibition; Immigration Enforcement
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits any law enforcement agency or law enforcement official from entering into an agreement under federal law that permits state or county agencies to engage in immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officials from engaging in certain immigration-related actions, except under limited circumstances. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
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SB2060 SD2 HD1 CD1
HHFDC; RHRF; Mixed-Income Subaccount
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be used to provide any and all forms of financing for the development, pre‑development, construction, acquisition, preservation, and substantial rehabilitation of rental housing units. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to give preference to certain projects with perpetual affordability commitments, that are revenue neutral, and to applicants with a demonstrated history of early repayment to the RHRF. Authorizes HHFDC to use moneys in the RHRF that have been reserved or awarded by HHFDC for specific projects but have not yet been encumbered to fund other rental housing projects subject to certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to secure a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness to provide liquidity for the RHRF under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2030. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
CHANG, Gabbard, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
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SB2061 SD2 HD2 CD1
HCDA; Affordable Housing; Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program; Condominium Units; Owner‑Occupied Residential Use
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies the Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program by: (1) allowing the Hawaii Community Development Authority to prohibit renting, advertising for rent, or using for any other purpose other than owner-occupied residential use a residential condominium unit, by rule, rather than statutorily; (2) exempting the design, development, and construction contracts from procurement requirements, subject to prevailing wage requirements for laborers and mechanics; (3) requiring HCDA to adopt rules to implement an initial sales period during which residential condominium units are offered only to eligible buyers for owner-occupied residential use; (4) authorizing the sale of a residential condominium unit that is not subject to an income restriction and was not sold within a certain period to be sold to other buyers, as determined by rule by HCDA, without an owner-occupancy requirement; (5) requiring HCDA to adopt rules that require at least sixty per cent of residential condominium units to be income restricted; and (6) requiring HCDA to establish rules to require buyback pricing similar to other state agencies' existing pricing formulas. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 121, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1221). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HSG, CPC |
HB1722 |
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SB2069 SD2 HD1 CD2
HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Extends the sunset date of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program pursuant to Act 92, SLH 2023, from June 30, 2028, to June 30, 2031. Requires any equity purchased by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program to be in a for-sale housing development project within a transit-oriented development zone. Authorizes HHFDC to spend up to $20,000,000 from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the Equity Pilot Program established pursuant to Act 92, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023. (CD2) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
HSG, FIN |
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SB2074 SD1 HD3 CD1
Stadium Authority; Naming Rights; Stadium; Concessions; Marketing; Stadium Development Special Fund
RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
Exempts concessions within the Stadium Facility that are under the jurisdiction of the Stadium Authority from chapter 102, HRS, governing concession on public property. Allows the naming rights of the Stadium Facility to be leased to any public or private entity. Requires any revenues derived from advertising or marketing in or on the Stadium Facility to be deposited into the Stadium Development Special Fund. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
ECD, WAL, FIN |
HB1609 |
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SB2075 SD1 HD2 CD1
Public Procurement; Local Preference; Hawaii Bidders; Hawaii Offerors; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Debarment; Rules
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
Requires purchasing agencies to apply a five per cent flat rate local preference in evaluating bids or proposals from qualified Hawaii bidders or offerors who submit a timely preference certification. Establishes criteria for a bid or proposal to qualify for a local preference. Establishes requirements for the qualification and certification of Hawaii bidders and offerors and consequences for failure to maintain qualification. Requires the Procurement Policy Board to adopt rules. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 087, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1187). |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
ECD, FIN |
HB1607 |
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SB2101 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Health; Counties; Solid Waste Reduction; Organic Waste Diversion
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Updates and establishes additional statewide goals for solid waste stream and organic waste stream diversion. Requires the recycling, bioconversion, and organic waste diversion component to identify and assess methods to achieve certain organic waste stream reduction goals. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
EEP, FIN |
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SB2108 SD1 HD2 CD1
Family Court; Jurisdiction; Waiver; Criminal Offenses; Minor Defendants; Abuse; Trauma
RELATING TO JURISDICTION.
Amends the factors a family court is required to consider in deciding whether the family court may waive jurisdiction over a minor or adult held for criminal proceedings for acts committed during the person's minority. 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 family 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. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HSH, JHA |
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SB2125 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOE; Charter Schools; Teacher Licensing; Emergency Hires; Exemptions; Licensure Progress
RELATING TO TEACHER LICENSING.
Allows the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Requires that unlicensed teachers hired on an emergency basis make continuous and verifiable progress toward satisfying licensing requirements. Sunsets on 6/30/2031, but provides that unlicensed emergency hires employed before the sunset date may continue employment for up to five years from their hiring date, under certain conditions. (CD1) |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 030, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130). |
DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
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SB2135 SD2 HD1 CD1
Nonconsensual Disclosure of Intimate or Private Images; Felony Offense; Penal Code; Minors; Vulnerable Adults
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Establishes the nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images as a criminal offense. Amends the criteria for an extended term of imprisonment to include defendants whose act of attempting to commit or committing the offense of nonconsensual disclosure of intimate or private images against a minor or vulnerable adult was the proximate cause of the victim's death. (CD1) |
(S)
4/30/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto |
JHA |
HB1681 |
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SB2138 HD1 CD1
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. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2026- Act 065, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165). |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
PBS, HED, FIN |
HB1751 |
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SB2140 SD1 HD2 CD1
Contractors; Employees; Counties; Wages; Benefits; Hours; Employment Status; Disclosure
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
Authorizes counties to require contractors to disclose employee wage, benefit, hour, and employment‑status information. Authorizes counties to deny, revoke, or suspend building permits for violations of related laws under certain conditions. Establishes a process by which an owner or developer may replace a noncompliant contractor and transfer the building permit to the replacement contractor. Exempts from the denial, revocation, and suspension, building permit applications submitted by an owner-occupant for work performed on the owner-occupant's residence. (CD1) |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 027, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1127). |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Hashimoto |
LAB, JHA |
HB1660 |
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SB2143 SD1 HD1 CD1
Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Vacancy; Order of Succession
RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER.
Establishes an order of succession for an Interim Chief Election Officer in the event of a vacancy in the position of Chief Election Officer until the Elections Commission appoints a new Chief Election Officer. (CD1) |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 025, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
JHA |
HB1552 |
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SB2153 SD2 HD1 CD1
DAB; Working Group; Bona Fide Farmer; Bona Fide Agricultural Activity; Definitions; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to convene a Bona Fide Farmer Working Group to develop multi-tiered, matrix-based definitions for the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/7/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
RICHARDS, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2169 SD1 HD1 CD2
ADC; Real Property; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Agricultural Irrigation or Agricultural Purposes; Exceptions
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire by condemnation any real property or interest in real property, except real property owned in a county with a population of more than 125,000 but less than 195,000 and public lands, under certain conditions. (CD2) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI |
AGR, JHA |
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SB2175 SD2 HD2 CD1
Waste Management; Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale, Offer for Sale, Distribution; Prohibition; Penalties
RELATING TO DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution for sale of any disposable electronic smoking devices in the State. Establishes penalties. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HLT, CPC |
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SB2239 SD1 HD1 CD1
Automatic Voter Registration; Identification Card; Driver's License
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Requires a person who applies for an identification card or driver's license to be automatically registered to vote unless the person affirmatively declines, subject to certain conditions. Requires the name and address of a person who applies for an identification card or driver's license and is registered to vote to be automatically updated on the person's voter registration record unless the person affirmatively declines. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2026- Act 067, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167). |
CHANG |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2247 SD1 HD1 CD1
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. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2107 |
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SB2259 SD1 HD1 CD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program; Establishment; 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 funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
DECOITE, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
HB1589 |
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SB2268 SD2 HD1 CD1
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Public Accommodations; Public Entity Construction; Exemptions
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation and public entity construction projects planned and designed after 7/31/2027 to provide at least one universal changing accommodation within the building in a public restroom, with certain exceptions. Makes conforming amendments to sections 489-6, 489-7.5, and 489-8, HRS, to prevent conflicts among the provisions. (CD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 102, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
LAB, FIN |
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SB2271 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOH; Hospitals; Licensing Inspections; CMS; Accreditation Organizations; Certification Organizations
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 approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Chang, Hashimoto |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1538 |
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SB2272 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOH; Home Health Agencies; Licensing Inspections; CMS; Accreditation Organizations; Certification Organizations; Public Information
RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation or certification from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved 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 throughout the accreditation or certification period. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 105, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Chang, Kanuha |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1540 |
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SB2338 SD1 HD2 CD1
HHFDC; HCDA; HPHA; Executive Director; Deputy Executive Director; Finance Manager; Salary; Employment Contracts
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation employees from the requirement that their employment actions and job descriptions be subject to approval by the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Executive Director of HHFDC to be paid a salary recommended by its Board of Directors and subject to the approval of the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, not to exceed ninety-nine per cent of the salary of the Governor. Renames the position of Executive Assistant to Deputy Executive Director for HHFDC and increases the salary cap for the Deputy Executive Director. Establishes conditions for the issuance, renewal, and termination of employment contracts issued by the HHFDC, Hawaii Community Development Authority, and the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Exempts the Executive Director of HCDA, and officers, agents, and employees appointed by the Executive Director, from the requirement that their employment actions and job descriptions be subject to approval by the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Executive Director of HCDA to be paid a salary recommended by the Authority and subject to the approval of the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, not to exceed ninety-nine per cent of the salary of the Governor. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Kim |
HSG, LAB, FIN |
HB1714 |
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SB2340 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOH; Community Care Foster Family Homes; Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Medicaid Waivers; 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 certified community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific Medicaid waiver program. Requires the Department of Health to provide technical assistance and training to community care foster family homes. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
HB1731 |
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SB2360 SD1 HD2 CD1
DBEDT; DOTAX; State Enterprise Zones; Qualified Business; State Business Tax Credit; General Excise Tax; Eligible Business Activities; Innovation Enterprises; Retail Sales; Value-Added Agricultural Products; Hawaii Food and Production Innovation Network; Health Care Services; Exemption; Extension; Comprehensive Review; Report
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for the purposes of the Enterprise Zone Program to include certain retail sales of tangible personal property; processing of certain value-added agricultural products; research development, sale, or production of all types of medical products and medical and health care services; activities of the Hawaii Food and Product Innovation Network; the provision of certain professional services by health care professionals; aerospace research and development activities; and information technology design and production services. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to declare up to two census tracts on state land that contain an innovation enterprise to be designated as an enterprise zone, subject to the Governor's approval and notwithstanding certain conditions. Requires DBEDT to conduct a comprehensive review, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, of the State Enterprise Zones Program and to submit a report to the Legislature. For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, extends the eligibility period of the state business tax credit for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones. Beginning 1/1/2028, extends the eligibility period of the general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones. Applies to qualified businesses who join the Enterprise Zone Program on or after 7/1/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Wakai |
ECD, AGR, FIN |
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SB2367 SD2 HD2 CD1
BLNR; DLNR; State Boating Facility Lease; Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor; Reports
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a project to improve portions of Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor while ensuring public access, as envisioned by the 2022 University of Hawaii Community Design Center Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Vision Report. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease the remaining portion of Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor; provided that the lease shall expire on or before 6/30/2046. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of certain fast and submerged lands of Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 072, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172). |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
HB1936 |
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SB2397 SD1 HD1 CD1
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 the filled seats shall constitute quorum for conducting official board business and discussions before and related to voting. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 077, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1177). |
FUKUNAGA |
JHA |
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SB2398 SD2 HD2 CD1
County Board of Water Supply; Water Service Availability; Publication; Service Area Map; Service-Restricted Areas
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES.
No later than 1/1/2029, requires each county board of water supply to publish a map of its service area and a list of service-restricted areas on their website. Specifies a procedure for responding to certain water availability requests. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2026- Act 045, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145). |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, Elefante, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
HB1923 |
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SB2400 SD1 HD1 CD1
Transportation; Hawaii Water Carrier Act; Wing-in-ground Craft; Seagliders; Passengers; Exemption
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Exempts persons operating wing-in-ground craft engaged in the transportation of passengers from the application of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Defines "wing‑in‑ground craft". (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2026- Act 061, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1161). |
INOUYE |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB2378 |
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SB2401 SD1 HD2 CD2
OPSD; Regional Shoreline Mitigation Districts; Coastal Erosion; Shoreline Adaptation Pathways Planning; Permits
RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to plan and serve in a coordinating role to develop shoreline adaptation pathways plans for regional shoreline mitigation districts designated by OPSD. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. (CD2) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
INOUYE, CHANG |
WAL, FIN |
HB1846 |
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SB2466 HD2 CD1
Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Termination
RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER.
Specifies that the Chief Election Officer may only be terminated for cause. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 082, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1182). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
LAB, JHA |
HB1551 |
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SB2471 SD2 HD2 CD2
AG; DCCA; Business Entities; State-Chartered Credit Unions; Corporations; Nonprofit Corporations; Professional Corporations; Agricultural Cooperative Associations; Consumer Cooperative Associations; Limited-Equity Housing Cooperatives; Limited Liability Partnerships; Limited Partnerships; Limited Liability Companies; Election Activities; Ballot-Issue Activities; Limitations; Penalties
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 purposes, and that those powers do not include the power to spend money or contribute anything of value to influence elections or ballot measures. Authorizes the Attorney General and the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to impose certain penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2027. (CD2) |
(H)
5/14/2026- Act 011, on 05/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111). |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB2487 SD1 HD1 CD1
PUC; Ratemaking; Performance-Based Incentives; Hawaii Ratepayer Protection Act of 2026
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish performance-based incentives, including revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, and reward and penalty mechanisms on or before 1/1/2027. Clarifies that the Public Utilities Commission is authorized to adopt alternative ratemaking procedures to establish electric utility rates and performance-based incentives. (CD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 093, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2244 |
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SB2494 HD1 CD1
Bribery; Statute of Limitations
RELATING TO CORRUPTION.
Establishes a statute of limitations of nine years for a bribery offense. (CD1) |
(S)
5/7/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
JHA |
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SB2519 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; Standards Board; Certification; Extension
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes new deadlines for the completion of Law Enforcement Standards Board certification responsibilities. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 107, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1207). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA |
HB2077 |
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SB2532 HD1 CD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Electronic Filing System
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION'S ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM.
Amends various sections of Hawaii's campaign spending laws by requiring designated campaign finance forms to be submitted electronically through the Campaign Spending Commission's upgraded electronic filing system. Effective 11/4/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/7/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2054 |
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SB2543 SD2 HD2 CD1
DAGS; DOE; Office of the State Construction Manager; Pilot Program; Design Review Special Fund; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Establishes a five-year Office of the State Construction Manager Pilot Program to provide guidance and recommendations on the design review of certain state construction projects that are administered by the Department of Accounting and General Services or Department of Education and located in any county with a population of less than 500,000. Requires the Office to assign employees to the Department of Public Works of each applicable county to review and approve permit applications under the Pilot Program. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund. Appropriates funds for the Pilot Program and necessary positions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI |
LAB, WAL, FIN |
HB2514 |
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SB2544 SD2 HD1 CD1
HHFDC; DURF; Hawaii Builds Pilot Program; Exemptions; Permit Reviews; Interagency Coordination; Reports
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes a 5-year Hawaii Builds Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Authorizes the use of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the Pilot Program, subject to an annual cap. Mandates interagency coordination and expedited review for projects to facilitate timely delivery of projects. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA |
HSG, FIN |
HB1812 |
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SB2552 SD1 HD1 CD1
Income Tax; Individual Housing Accounts; Pre-tax Savings; Maximum Annual Deduction; Maximum Total Deduction; Increase
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.
For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027: (1) increases the maximum annual and total allowable deduction for contributions to individual housing accounts for income tax deductions; and (2) increases the maximum allowable contributions for individual housing accounts to qualify for the income tax deductions. Repeals outdated language applicable to first‑time home purchases made before 1/1/1990, by persons with an individual housing account. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Inouye |
HSG, FIN |
HB1837 |
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SB2567 SD2 HD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Public Employers; Public Servants; Harassment; Temporary Restraining Orders; Injunctions; Pilot Project
RELATING TO PETITIONS TO TEMPORARILY RESTRAIN AND ENJOIN HARASSMENT OF AN EMPLOYEE.
Establishes a two-year pilot project to authorize public employers to petition for temporary restraining orders and injunctions against employment-related harassment of certain public employees. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 111, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1211). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
HB2091 |
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SB2568 SD1 HD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Public Servants; Harassment
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SERVANTS.
Elevates the offense of harassment to a misdemeanor when committed against a public servant because of or during their performance of official duties. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA |
HB2092 |
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SB2580 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOTAX; DBEDT; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Qualified Production; Costs; Third-Party Certification; General Excise Tax; Loan-Out Companies
RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit (tax credit) by, beginning for costs incurred after 12/31/2025, providing an additional credit to qualified productions with a workforce of at least eighty percent local hires; requiring each taxpayer claiming the tax credit to submit an independent third-party certification verifying certain information to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; increasing the per-production cap amount to $20,000,000 and excluding qualified productions that incur at least $60,000,000 of qualified production costs from the per-production cap amount; changing the aggregate cap amount to $60,000,000; providing that, beginning for costs incurred after 12/31/2023, if the total amount of tax credits claimed in a year is less than the aggregate cap amount, the cap for the subsequent year shall be increased by the unclaimed amount; defining "streaming platform" and amending the definition of "qualified production" to include certain streaming productions; and extending the sunset date of the tax credit to 1/1/2038. Exempts from the general excise tax certain amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client company that represent reimbursements for costs paid or incurred by the client company for reasonable employment-related costs of motion picture project workers or loan-out companies. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
ECD, FIN |
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SB2598 HD1 CD1
Special Funds; Revolving Funds
RELATING TO NON-GENERAL FUNDS.
Authorizes the use of moneys in certain special and revolving funds for operation and administration costs of related programs. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii agricultural development revolving fund moneys for the acquisition of interests or rights in land and any ongoing costs related thereto. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
FIN |
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SB2599 SD2 HD3 CD1
HCDA; Stadium Development District; Halawa Community Development District; Aloha Stadium; Stadium Authority; Special Fund; Positions; Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT.
PART I: Redesignates the Stadium Development District as the Halawa Community Development District (HCDD). Amends the composition of the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) for purposes of the HCDD. Amends the duties and powers of the HCDA and Stadium Authority as they relate to activities within the HCDD. Clarifies the HCDA's permitting and consultation powers regarding public projects within community development districts. Establishes the HCDD Special Fund. Establishes requirements for the Comptroller to verify that invoices for the capital costs of the HCDD comply with applicable law and the purposes for which public funds were appropriated, allocated, transferred, deposited, or otherwise made available. PART II: Appropriates funds for the establishment of positions. Appropriates funds from the Stadium Development Special Fund for the purposes of the special fund. Conditions the expenditure of the appropriated funds out of the special fund upon compliance with state planning, land use, and financing statutes. PART III: Requires the HCDA, when planning and developing housing, to endeavor to plan for complete communities that include various aspects supporting quality of life. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LEE, C., Moriwaki |
WAL, HSG, FIN |
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SB2600 SD1 HD1 CD1
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Constitution; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Makes a deposit into the emergency and budget reserve fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
FIN |
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SB2607 SD1 HD1 CD1
Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects; Landscape Architects; Licensing Requirements
RELATING TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
Authorizes the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects to determine the appropriate educational and examination requirements for landscape architect licensure. Clarifies experience requirements for landscape architect licensure. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2026- Act 064, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
CPC |
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SB2613 SD1 HD3 CD1
DOE; BLNR; Department of Land and Natural Resources; City and County of Honolulu; County of Kauai; Public Schools; Land Transfer
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.
Revises tax map key numbers and the conveyance process by which identified properties are conveyed to the Department of Education pursuant to Act 307, SLH 2022. Directs the conveyance to the County of Kauai of certain lands held by the Department of Education. Directs the conveyance of land on which Kaimuki Middle School is located from the City and County of Honolulu to the Department of Education. Clarifies that land dispositions of school buildings, facilities, and grounds made by the DOE shall not require approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources when these dispositions are for periods exceeding one year. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EDN, WAL, FIN |
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SB2623 SD2 HD1 CD1
Board of Pharmacy; Registered Pharmacy Technicians; Certificates of Registration; Age; Renewal
RELATING TO LICENSING.
Specifies that registered pharmacy technicians must be at least sixteen years old. Clarifies that registered pharmacy technicians shall be at least eighteen years old and meet other certain requirements to administer vaccinations. Authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to renew certificates of registration for registered pharmacy technicians. Clarifies renewal requirements and forfeiture and restoration provisions for certificates of registration. (CD1) |
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5/26/2026- Act 036, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1136). |
KANUHA |
CPC |
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SB2645 SD3 HD1 CD1
Governor; Office of the State Fire Marshal; Fire Prevention; State Fire Code; State Fire and Life Special Fund; Inspections; State Facilities; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Establishes the State Fire Code as the minimum statewide standard for fire safety. Prohibits the counties from adopting, amending, or enforcing any ordinance, rule, or code provision that is less restrictive than the State Fire Code. Establishes the State Fire and Life Safety Special Fund. Limits the frequency of fire and safety inspections at state facilities by the Office of the State Fire Marshal to no more than once every three years. Amends Act 302, SLH 2025, by replacing two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions for fire inspectors and three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions for fire investigators with four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) positions for assistant fire marshals. (CD1) |
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6/4/2026- Act 078, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1178). |
KANUHA |
PBS, FIN |
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SB2667 SD1 HD2 CD1
Traffic Code; Oversized Commercial Vehicles; Towing; Restrictions; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Amends the prohibition on the use of the far left lane by commercial vehicles on roadways with three or more lanes going in the same direction. Restricts motor vehicles towing a vehicle or trailer from using the far left lane, subject to specified exemptions. Establishes penalties for violations. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2026- Act 044, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1144). |
ELEFANTE |
TRN, JHA |
HB2026 |
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SB2671 SD1 HD2 CD1
Counties; Permit Processing; Differential Payments; Salaries; Pilot Program; Reports
RELATING TO ESSENTIAL PERMITTING POSITIONS.
Authorizes the mayor of each county to implement a pilot program to improve the speed, accountability, and quality of permit processing within that county through targeted staffing, performance incentives, and interdepartmental competition. Authorizes increased pay for certain permitting positions and requires county personnel departments to prioritize the hiring of permitting positions as part of the pilot program. Requires participating county mayors and county agencies to establish goals for the pilot program. Requires participating county agencies to submit quarterly reports to the respective county councils on the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot project on 6/30/2030. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 119, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219). |
HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, Wakai |
ECD, LAB, FIN |
HB2140 |
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SB2673 SD1 HD1 CD1
Counties; OPSD; Chief Data Officer; Building Permits; Civil Engineering Permits; Statewide Permitting Data Standard; Report
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Requires a statewide permitting data standard developed collaboratively by the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, county permitting agencies, and the Chief Data Officer. Requires each county to publish monthly updates of building and civil engineering permit data in accordance with that standard. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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6/5/2026- Act 104, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204). |
HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, Elefante |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2694 SD2 HD2 CD1
PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish automatic adjustment mechanisms to address economic factors sua sponte or on application by a water carrier. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a water carrier inflationary cost index automatic adjustment mechanism. Beginning 7/1/2026, through 6/30/2029, requires the Public Utilities Commission to apply automatic adjustment mechanisms. Beginning 7/1/2029, through 6/30/2033, authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to apply automatic adjustment mechanisms. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Sunsets 7/1/2033. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2026- Act 016, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116). |
INOUYE, LAMOSAO |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB2386 |
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SB2697 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOT; Counties; Motor Vehicles; Shoulder Lanes; Registration; Expired Registration; Out-of-state Motor Vehicles; High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes; Enforcement; Penalties
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits vehicles from driving on the shoulder of a roadway, except in certain circumstances. Specifies that a vehicle with an expired registration of one or more years may be subject to impoundment. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Increases the fine amount for owners of out-of-state motor vehicles who fail to register the vehicle in the State. Establishes minimum and maximum statutory penalties for violations relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes. (CD1) |
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6/4/2026- Act 073, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173). |
INOUYE, LAMOSAO |
TRN, JHA |
HB2027 |
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SB2721 SD1 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Penal Code; Advisory Committee Recommendations; Implementation
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Implements recommendations from the 2025 Advisory Committee on Penal Code Review, established pursuant to Act 245, SLH 2024, to amend the Hawaii Penal Code. Effective 9/1/2026. (CD1) |
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5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
RHOADS, CHANG, INOUYE |
JHA, FIN |
HB2414 |
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SB2727 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Anti-discrimination; Statute of Limitations
RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Lengthens the statute of limitations to file a complaint of discrimination with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to one year. (CD1) |
(H)
5/28/2026- Act 056, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1156). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB1522 |
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SB2756 HD1 CD1
DLNR; DOCARE; Hawaii Island Branch; Equipment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds for equipment for the Hawaii Island Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 097, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1197). |
KANUHA |
EEP, FIN |
HB2018 |
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SB2802 SD1 HD1 CD1
UH; Agricultural Sciences; Bachelor's Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to establish a bachelor's degree program in agricultural science at the University of Hawaii-West Oahu; to fund one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position; and for supplies and equipment to support the programs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, LEE, C., Wakai |
HED, FIN |
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SB2818 SD2 HD2 CD1
Boating and Ocean Recreation; Penalties
RELATING TO BOATING.
Clarifies the penalties for violations of boating and ocean recreation laws pursuant to chapter 200, HRS. Clarifies the violations that constitute unauthorized conduct. (CD1) |
(H)
5/28/2026- Act 058, on 05/28/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1158). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto |
WAL, JHA |
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SB2835 SD1 HD2 CD1
Intoxicating Liquor; Liquor License; Class 10 Special License; Liquor Commission; Fines; Educational and Enforcement Programs
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Part I: Clarifies that class 10 special licenses may be granted for a period not to exceed three days per application. In counties with fewer than two hundred thousand residents but more than one hundred thousand residents, amends application requirements for class 10 special licenses, including requirements related to electronic submission, naming, and single applications for certain adjacent parcels of land, and prohibits the conditional acceptance of applications based on certain factors. Part II: Increases the maximum percentage of fines assessed by county liquor commissions that may be used to fund public liquor-related educational or enforcement programs. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 106, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206). |
HASHIMOTO, DECOITE, MCKELVEY |
ECD, CPC |
HB2342 |
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SB2851 SD1 HD2 CD1
Deaf; Hearing Impaired; Disability; Motor Vehicle Registration; Law Enforcement
RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS.
Authorizes deaf motor vehicle owners to register their vehicle as being owned by a deaf individual so that a deafness designation appears when a law enforcement officer accesses the motor vehicle's information. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1) |
(S)
5/7/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Hashimoto |
TRN, JHA |
HB1993 |
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SB2852 SD1 HD2 CD1
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Discrimination in Public Accommodations; Persons with Disabilities; Discriminatory Practices; Rulemaking; Digital Accessibility
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Requires the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to adopt rules on digital accessibility for places of public accommodation that are consistent with certain federal regulations. Specifies that a violation of the rules is an unlawful discriminatory practice. Establishes that it is an unlawful discriminatory practice for a place of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations, or information related thereto, by requiring the use of information and communication technology that is not accessible to the person. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
CPC, JHA |
HB1998 |
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SB2861 SD2 HD2 CD1
OWR; DHS; Comprehensive Plan; Kakou Pilot Program; Families and Children in Need; Eligible Families; Administering Agency; TANF
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE.
Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience, in consultation with the Department of Human Services, to develop a comprehensive plan by 6/30/2027 for the establishment of a Kakou Pilot Program to support families and children in need. Requires the Office to submit preliminary and final reports to the Legislature on the plan and identify an administering agency or agencies for the pilot program. Beginning 7/1/2028, authorizes the Department of Human Services to expend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program funds for the purposes of the Kakou Pilot Program. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
HSH, FIN |
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SB2866 SD1 HD1 CD1
HPHA; State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
Repeals the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE |
HSH, FIN |
HB1975 |
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SB2876 HD1 CD1
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology; Natural Hair Braiding; Exemption from Licensure; Registration; Sanitation, Health, and Safety Practices
RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.
Beginning 1/1/2028, requires natural hair braiders to be registered, rather than licensed, under the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. By 11/1/2026, requires the Board to adopt rules prescribing the approved courses or programs that cover sanitation, health, and safety practices required for natural hair braiding registration. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 074, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174). |
KIM, DECOITE, DECORTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
CPC |
HB1697 |
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SB2877 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOE; Student-Authored Book Publication Pilot Program; Kalihi; Nanakuli-Waianae; Grades Four, Five, Six; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a two-year Student-Authored Book Publication Pilot Program. Authorizes the Pilot Program to be conducted for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders at up to five Kalihi public elementary schools and up to five Nanakuli-Waianae public elementary schools to be integrated into existing curricula. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, DECORTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2881 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOTAX; Form 1099-R; Distributions; Income Tax; Voluntary Withholding; Rules
RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX.
Provides that taxable income subject to reporting as distribution on Internal Revenue Service Form 1099-R may be subject to withholding at the taxpayer's election. Requires the Department of Taxation to adopt rules and prescribe forms. Applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 118, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1218). |
KIM, CHANG, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY |
FIN |
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SB2892 SD1 HD1 CD1
Feral Chickens; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
Appropriates funds to the City and County of Honolulu to facilitate the receipt, handling, and humane disposition of feral chickens that have already been caught. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
LAMOSAO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
HB1826 |
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SB2907 SD1 HD3 CD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Ocean Cluster; Office of Marine Affairs; Marine Affairs Governing Board; Marine Affairs Coordinator; Reports; Transfer
RELATING TO MARINE AFFAIRS.
Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs and Marine Affairs Governing Board within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation. Establishes the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Repeals the powers and duties of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism over marine affairs. Transfers the employees and functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to the Office of Marine Affairs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
WAKAI, CHANG |
ECD, WAL, FIN |
HB1829 |
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SB2921 SD1 HD1 CD1
Non-General Funds; Accounts
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Transfers to the general fund the excess balances of various non-general funds and programs. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
DELA CRUZ |
FIN |
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SB2930 SD2 HD1 CD1
DAGS; DOE; SFA; DOT; DLNR; State Risk Management Revolving Fund; Wildfires; King Kamehameha III Elementary School; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE RISK MANAGEMENT REVOLVING FUND.
Increases the expenditure ceiling and appropriates funds out of the State Risk Management Revolving Fund to distribute property and liability insurance proceeds related to the 2023 Maui wildfires to be expended by the School Facilities Authority, Department of Transportation, and Department of Land and Natural Resources to rebuild and restore certain state facilities in Lahaina. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to submit to the Legislature a master coordinated project plan developed in collaboration with certain state agencies and in consultation with the County of Maui and other relevant entities. Requires the Department of Education to transfer exclusive site control over the new King Kamehameha III Elementary School property to the SFA while the School is under construction. Requires DAGS to transfer to the SFA any materials deemed necessary for the construction of the School and to provide further support as necessary upon request. Requires the SFA to submit monthly progress reports to the Governor and Legislature. Allows the Governor to transfer certain authorities and responsibilities from the SFA to another state agency under certain conditions. Requires full funding for the projects for which funds are appropriated to be available before expenditure. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 123, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
LAB, FIN |
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SB2934 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOH; Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Central Maui; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in the Central Maui area of the County of Maui and fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 086, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186). |
MCKELVEY, HASHIMOTO |
HLT, FIN |
HB2173 |
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SB2964 SD1 HD1 CD1
Homeowners Insurance; Underinsurance; Replacement Cost Value; Notice; Offer to Insure to Value; Administrative Penalty
RELATING TO PROPERTY INSURANCE.
Requires homeowners insurance producers to notify policyholders that they may submit information regarding improvements made to the insured residential property, which shall then be submitted to the homeowners insurer. Requires homeowners insurers to reevaluate the replacement cost estimate based on the information submitted by a policyholder, and offer the policyholder the option to purchase additional coverage to cover the full amount of the replacement cost estimate. Establishes administrative penalties for violations. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
CPC |
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SB2983 SD1 HD1 CD1
Criminal Destruction of Trees; State or County Property; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Establishes the offense of criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property, punishable as a misdemeanor. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
JHA |
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SB2999 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOT; Clean Fuel Standard; Alternative Fuels; Administrative Rules; Reports
RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD.
Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by 1/1/2028 governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires reports and public information sessions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, C. |
EEP, TRN, FIN |
HB1986 |
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SB3001 SD2 HD3 CD1
DCCA; Attorney General; Office of Consumer Protection; DOH; Artificial Intelligence; AI Companions; Disclosures; Protections; Minors; UDAP; Reports
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Requires operators of AI companions in the State to issue certain disclosures to users. Requires operators to develop certain protocols to respond to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm. Establishes protections for users and minor users of AI companions. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Behavioral Health Administration of the Department of Health containing certain information. Establishes that violations are to be considered unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
CPC, ECD, JHA |
HB2502 |
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SB3007 SD2 HD1 CD1
Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation; DBEDT; Establishment; Positions; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
Establishes the Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for administrative purposes only. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for an Executive Director position and Specialist position within the Office of Community Culture, Arts, and Innovation. Establishes the Community and Cultural Partnership Program. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, C. |
CAA, FIN |
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SB3025 SD2 HD3 CD1
Office of Wellness and Resilience; Medical Debt Acquisition and Forgiveness Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.
Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop, implement, and administer a Medical Debt Acquisition and Forgiveness Program to acquire and forgive outstanding medical debt for residents of the State, subject to the availability of program funds. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, C., KEOHOKALOLE |
HSH/HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB3029 SD1 HD2 CD1
HCDA; Counties; DOH; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Requires each county, in collaboration with the Hawaii Community Development Authority, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Authorizes each county to consult with the Department of Health. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to HCDA. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, C., CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
TRN, FIN |
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SB3045 SD1 HD2 CD1
DHS; DOH; Health Insurance; Medicaid; Mandated Coverage; Diabetes; Equipment and Supplies; Continuous Glucose Monitors
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to accept and expend funds from public and private sources to support the expansion of access to continuous glucose monitors. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KANUHA |
HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN |
HB2507 |
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SB3067 SD1 HD1 CD1
DAGS; Plans; Land Survey; Subdivision; Maps
RELATING TO RECORDS.
Removes outdated requirements and formats for plans filed with the registrar's office. Updates permissible drawing scales used in plans. Clarifies that statutory filing fees are set pursuant to the rules adopted by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Repeals obsolete terms such as "blueprint." Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 079, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB2247 |
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SB3069 SD1 HD1 CD1
DAGS; Special Project Branch of the Public Works Division; Comptroller's Office; Information Technology Modernization Efforts; Civil Service; Collective Bargaining; Exemptions; Annual Reports
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Part I: Makes conforming amendments to section 76-16(b), HRS, for positions the Department of Accounting and General Services is authorized to establish and fill pursuant to section 26‑6(b)(9), HRS, and requires annual reports to the Legislature. Part II: Authorizes DAGS to establish and fill up to 3 full-time equivalent positions within its Public Works Division's Special Project Branch that shall be exempt from civil service and collective bargaining requirements as part of the State's efforts to undertake unique and specialized public works projects and requires DAGS to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Part II: Sunsets 12/31/2031. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 081, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2249 |
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SB3073 SD1 HD1 CD1
Forensic Identification; Biological Evidence; Retention
RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE.
Specifies the types of cases in which evidence must be retained post-conviction and the process by which evidence may be disposed of earlier than the standard period of retention, which includes a procedure for defendants to oppose the disposal of biological evidence by filing an objection with the court. Authorizes the court, upon motion of a defendant or prosecutor or on the court's own motion, to order the retention of biological evidence in any felony case for a certain period under certain circumstances. Effective 9/1/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/7/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2253 |
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SB3076 SD1 HD2 CD1
DoTAX; ATG; Tobacco Products; Asset Forfeiture; Inspections; Seizures; Stamps
RELATING TO TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT.
Clarifies that untaxed tobacco products are subject to forfeiture as contraband, without regard to the procedures set forth in Hawaii's asset forfeiture law in the same manner as untaxed cigarettes. Confirms the authority of the Department of Taxation and the Department of the Attorney General to inspect and seize tobacco products, including electronic smoking devices and e-liquids. Effective 9/1/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2256 |
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SB3082 SD1 HD1 CD1
Military Families; Family Leave; Qualifying Military Exigency
RELATING TO MILITARY FAMILIES.
Authorizes an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law. (CD1) |
(H)
5/19/2026- Act 013, on 05/19/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
HB2263 |
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SB3083 SD2 HD2 CD1
Judiciary; DLE; Police; Protective Orders; Law Enforcement; Military; Judiciary; Coordination; Notification
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Requires notification to the security forces of each branch of the military when a protective order is issued in a case involving a military-affiliated individual. Requires the Judiciary, Department of Law Enforcement, and county police departments to establish certain policies and procedures. (CD1) |
(S)
5/7/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, JHA |
HB2264 |
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SB3096 SD1 HD1 CD1
ERS; Unfunded Accrued Liability; Employer Contribution Rates; Increase
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NORMAL COST AND ACCRUED LIABILITY.
Increases employer contribution rate for normal cost and accrued liability for police officers, firefighters, and corrections officers to ensure that the amortization period for the unfunded accrued liability of the State's Employees' Retirement System does not exceed the maximum funding period. Takes effect 7/1//2027. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2277 |
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SB3097 SD1 HD1 CD1
ERS; Executive Personnel; Civil Service Exemption
RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM CIVIL SERVICE OF EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Allows the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, through its Executive Director, to appoint specified executive personnel positions of the Employees' Retirement System and exempts these positions from the State's civil service requirements. (CD1) |
(S)
4/30/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
HB2278 |
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SB3125 SD1 HD1 CD2
Income Tax; Income Tax Brackets; Income Tax Rates; Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit; Capital Goods Excise Tax Credit; High Technology Business Investment Tax Credit; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit; Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit; Tax Credit for Research Activities; Repeal
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
PART I: Repeals certain future adjustments to income tax brackets. Changes income tax rates. Amends the Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit by adding an aggregate cap amount, setting income thresholds, adding a certification requirement, and adding a sunset date. Adds sunset dates to the Capital Goods Excise Tax Credit and Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit. PART II: Beginning 1/1/2028, repeals the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit. Beginning 1/1/2029, repeals the High Technology Business Investment Tax Credit and Tax Credit for Research Activities. (CD2) |
(H)
5/21/2026- Act 024, on 05/21/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1124). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2306 |
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SB3131 SD1 HD1 CD1
Private Secretary; Executive Assistant; Secretary; Administrative Assistant
RELATING TO PERSONNEL.
Updates state position titles in the Hawaii Revised Statutes by changing "private secretary" to "executive assistant" and "secretary" to "administrative assistant", where applicable. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2026- Act 050, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1150). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB |
HB2259 |
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SB3132 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOH; Syndromic Surveillance Data; Hospitals; Emergency Departments; Submission Requirements; State Syndromic Surveillance Data Reporting System
RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE.
Requires hospitals with emergency departments that are licensed in the State to submit syndromic surveillance data to the Department of Health. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a state syndromic surveillance data reporting system. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2312 |
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SB3136 HD1 CD1
Department of Health; Drinking Water; Water Infrastructure; Lead-free Materials
RELATING TO LEAD MATERIALS IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Amends prohibitions on the use of lead materials in drinking water distribution to align with the Safe Drinking Water Act and related Code of Federal Regulations. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 109, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1209). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
HB2316 |
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SB3137 SD1 HD2 CD1
Department of Health; Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics; Consolidation of Food Safety; Chapter 328, HRS; Food Safety and Environmental Health Special Fund; Establishment; Sanitization and Environmental Health Special Fund; Repeal
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS.
Removes duplicative food-related statutory material and aligns all food-related provisions under chapter 328, HRS. Ensures adequate statutory authority for permits, fees, inspections, and enforcement. On 6/30/2027, repeals the Sanitation and Environmental Health Special Fund and transfers any unexpended or unencumbered balance to the newly established Food Safety and Environmental Health Special Fund. Makes conforming amendments. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 108, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1208). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2317 |
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SB3138 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Health; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Independent Audit; Deposit Beverage Distributor; Exemption; Frequency
RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS.
Limits the independent audit requirement under the State's Deposit Beverage Container Program to deposit beverage distributors who distribute 5 million or more deposit beverage containers a year. Identifies frequency of obtaining and submitting independent audits based on quantities of deposit beverage containers distributed. Defines "distribute" to include the manufacture, import, and sale of deposit beverage containers. Creates minimum requirements for independent audits. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
HB2318 |
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SB3140 HD1 CD1
DLE; DLIR; State Fire Council
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL.
Replaces the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations with the Department of Law Enforcement as the department responsible for budgeting administrative staffing for the State Fire Council. (CD1) |
(H)
5/29/2026- Act 060, on 05/29/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1160). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
HB2320 |
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SB3154 SD2 HD2 CD1
DOT; National Environmental Policy Act; NEPA Assignment
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to assume responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for highway projects, as well as railroad, public transportation, or multimodal projects within the State, allowing streamlined environmental reviews. Provides a limited waiver of sovereign immunity to comply with federal requirements. (CD1) |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 038, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, EEP, JHA |
HB2334 |
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SB3156 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOT; Federal Military Facilities; Department Services; Agreements
RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense for the provision of services at federal military installations, under certain conditions. Authorizes charging an administrative fee. (CD1) |
(H)
5/27/2026- Act 043, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1143). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, PBS, FIN |
HB2336 |
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SB3157 HD2 CD1
Department of Transportation; Transportation; Automated Speed Enforcement System; Procurement; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund; High-risk Locations; Counties; Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Removes county-specific expenditure restrictions for funds in the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to reissue procurement for the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program every five years. Requires unencumbered and unexpended revenues from the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund in excess of a $12,000,000 as of June 30 of each year to lapse to the general fund. Part II: Limits the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program to counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more. Expands the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program to high-risk locations of state or county highways as determined by the Department of Transportation, under certain conditions. Provides restrictions for the expansion of the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program and Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program. Part III: Amends the definition of "county" as it relates to the Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program. (CD1) |
(H)
6/5/2026- Act 094, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB2337 |
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SB3203 HD1 CD1
DOH; State Emergency Medical Services System; Statewide Air Medical Services Program; Positions; Emergency Medical Services Special Fund
RELATING TO AIR MEDICAL SERVICES.
Establishes the Statewide Air Medical Services Program within the Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Systems Branch to coordinate and strengthen air medical services. Establishes the positions of an air medical director, an air medical program manager, and an air medical coordinator. Specifies that annual licensure and accreditation fees are to be deposited into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund for costs of the program. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 084, on 06/04/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, FIN |
HB2508 |
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SB3204 SD1 HD1 CD1
Office of Wellness and Resilience; DHS; Family Resilience Pilot Program; Report; Peer Support Resource Navigators; TANF; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a two-year Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to be expended by the Department of Human Services for the pilot program. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY |
HSH, FIN |
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SB3215 HD1 CD1
DOT; Harbor Safety; Mooring; Commercial Docks; Labor; Act 236, SLH 2024; Sunset Date; Repeal
RELATING TO HARBOR SAFETY.
Repeals the sunset provisions of Act 236, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, thereby making permanent the requirement that the Department of Transportation ensure that the securing of mooring lines from vessels to commercial docks, wharves, piers, quays, and landings be performed by labor subject to collective bargaining. (CD1) |
(H)
6/4/2026- Act 075, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1175). |
INOUYE |
TRN, LAB, FIN |
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SB3218 SD2 HD2 CD1
Resilient Infrastructure for Shelter and Equity Bonds; Counties; County Debt Limit Statements; Transit-Oriented Development Zone
RELATING TO BONDS.
Part I: Substitutes the word "tax increment" with "resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity" for purposes of the Resilient Infrastructure for Shelter and Equity Act, except under certain circumstances. Part II: Conforms state law concerning county debt limits to permit counties to exclude resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds from the debt limit of the counties, if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds and excluding resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified. (CD1) |
(H)
5/26/2026- Act 031, on 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131). |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB2478 |
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SB3219 HD3 CD1
Constitutional Amendments; Counties; Resilient Infrastructure for Shelter and Equity Bonds (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
Proposes constitutional amendments to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as the counties, to issue resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds for specified public works, public improvements, or other actions necessary for housing and community development, and exclude these bonds from determinations of the funded debt of the political subdivisions. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, McKelvey |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
HB2476 |
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SB3229 SD1 HD1 CD1
UH; University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund; Donor Evaluations; University of Hawaii Foundation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the use of the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund to conduct donor evaluations. Requires the related report to the Legislature to include any donor evaluations conducted using moneys from the fund. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 117, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217). |
DELA CRUZ, ELEFANTE, KIDANI |
HED, FIN |
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SB3234 SD2 HD1 CD1
DOT; Safe Routes to School; Pedestrian Safety Improvements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to install pedestrian safety improvements at sites abutting school properties, with consideration for other sites. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
LAMOSAO, CHANG, RHOADS, Elefante, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRN, FIN |
HB2415 |
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SB3238 SD1 HD1 CD1
UH; Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Establishes a Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program at the University of Hawaii. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
LAMOSAO, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, LEE, C., San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HED, FIN |
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SB3245 SD1 HD1 CD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Minimum Certification Periods; Elderly Simplified Application Project; Reports
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Human Services to adjust the minimum certification periods for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits households, participate in the Elderly Simplified Application Project, and report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2028. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HSH, FIN |
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SB3253 SD2 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary; Endangered Species; Wildlife; Conservation
RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
Recognizes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity established pursuant to Senate Resolution 94, Senate Draft 1, Regular Session of 2026, to protect and expand populations of endangered species and other wildlife in the State. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
LEE, C., CHANG, Richards |
WAL, EEP, FIN |
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SB3255 SD1 HD2 CD1
Cash Transactions; Unfair and Deceptive Practices; Rounding; Pennies
RELATING TO CURRENCY.
Authorizes cash transactions to be rounded up or down to the nearest five cents, except for cash transactions that total $0.01 or $0.02, which are to be rounded up to $0.05. Exempts transactions in which payment is made by demand or negotiable instrument, electronic fund transfer, check, gift card, money order, credit card, or other like instrument or method. Effective 7/1/2026. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
CPC, FIN |
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SB3262 SD1 HD1 CD1
HTSB; BOE; Executive Director; Appointment; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires that the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board submit three nominees for its Executive Director to the Board of Education. Requires the Board of Education to appoint an Executive Director from the nominees on the list, subject to advice and consent of the Senate. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, Wakai |
EDN, JHA |
HB2418 |
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SB3263 SD2 HD3 CD1
UH; Student-Athletes; Compensation; NIL; Policies; Independent Advisors; Protections; Educational Support; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Affirms student-athletes' rights to engage in name, image, and likeness activities for compensation. Requires the University of Hawaii to adopt policies governing institutional name, image, and likeness agreements and other aspects of name, image, and likeness activity consistent with federal law, rules by an intercollegiate athletics governing body such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Title IX. Allows student-athletes to retain professional representation for the purpose of name, image, and likeness activities. Establishes certain transparency and accountability requirements in the administration of institutional name, image, and likeness activities. Provides protections and educational support for student-athletes who enter into name, image, and likeness agreements. Establishes an endowment fund for the name, image, and likeness program. Appropriates funds into the endowment fund. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 889). |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HED, CPC, FIN |
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SB3302 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOH; Farm Kitchens; Home Kitchens; Homemade Food Products; Rules
RELATING TO HOMEMADE FOOD PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to authorize and regulate farm kitchens on the same basis as home kitchens producing homemade food products. (CD1) |
(H)
6/9/2026- Act 110, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210). |
KANUHA |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB2619 |
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SB3320 SD1 HD1 CD1
DBEDT; ADC; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Safety; Regulatory Integration; Performance Indicators; Market Access; Branding Initiatives; Enterprise Zones; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FOOD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION NETWORK.
Requires the Food and Product Innovation Network to integrate a coordinated food safety and regulatory framework. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish key performance indicators for the Food and Product Innovation Network, develop a market access strategy, align and harmonize state branding initiatives, and report certain data to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to evaluate or adapt enterprise zone incentives in all counties to better support the Food and Product Innovation Network. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
HB2459 |
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SB3324 SD1 HD1 CD1
DHS; Medicaid; Med-QUEST; Home- and Community-Based Services; Residential Services; Community Care Foster Family Homes; Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes; Federal Matching Funds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase funding for certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Requires the Department to obtain matching federal funds and pursue additional funding sources as a condition for expending the appropriated funds. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI |
HSH, FIN |
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SB3325 SD1 HD2 CD1
DOE; DHS; Med-QUEST; Medicaid Reimbursement; Students with Special Needs; Special Education; IEP; Administrative and Support Services; Annual Report
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish an updated plan for maximizing Medicaid reimbursements for administrative and support services provided to students with special needs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(S)
5/8/2026- Enrolled to Governor. |
MORIWAKI |
EDN, HSH, FIN |
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