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SB2 SD1
Fruit Tree Harvest Pilot Program; Landscaping; Fruit Trees; Harvest; Indemnification; Report
RELATING TO TREES.
Establishes a two-year Fruit Tree Harvest Pilot Program. Requires state agencies, to the extent practicable, to plant fruit trees in new or renovated landscaping that includes trees within the boundaries of the program. Authorizes persons to harvest fruit from those fruit trees. Provides that the State is not liable for any injuries or illnesses resulting from the harvesting or ingesting of fruit, including food-borne illness. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
AWA, DECORTE, FEVELLA |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB3 SD1
CWRM; BLNR; Public Trust Purpose; Responsibilities; Board Membership
RELATING TO WATER.
Establishes a public trust purpose for the Commission on Water Resource Management. Allows the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent counsel. Repeals the First Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Establishes the Executive Director of the Commission on Water Resource Management. Administratively attaches the Commission on Water Resource Management to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Authorizes members of the Commission on Water Resource Management to be eligible to serve as chairperson. Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Director of Health to serve as ex officio voting members ineligible to serve as chairperson. Authorizes entities to whom an emergency order is directed to challenge the order under certain conditions. Clarifies the notification requirements and contents of declarations of water shortages. Establishes fines. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fevella |
WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB5 SD1
Legislature; Senators; Representatives; Vacancies; Appointments; Term
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.
Establishes that if a state legislative vacancy occurs due to the death or permanent incapacitation of the prior incumbent before a primary election, but after the close of filing for that election, and the prior incumbent was the only person whose name appeared on any ballot for that seat for that election, the Governor's appointment of a replacement shall be valid for both the unexpired term and the next succeeding term. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
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3/19/2025- The committee(s) on LMG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
LMG, JHA |
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SB7
Employment Practices; Healthy Workplace Act; Abusive Conduct; Prohibition; Penalty; Private Cause of Action; Remedies; Rules
RELATING TO HEALTHY WORKPLACES.
Prohibits any employer or employee from subjecting an employee to abusive conduct. Requires employers and certain employees to take all reasonable preventative and responsive measures to ensure a safe work environment free of abusive conduct. Prohibits employers and certain employees from taking retaliatory actions against employees who engage in certain protected acts. Establishes a penalty, private cause of action, and remedies. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules. |
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2/14/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
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SB8 SD1
Jury Duty; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Exemption
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Beginning 1/1/2027, allows an advanced practice registered nurse to claim exemption from service as a juror. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2032. (SD1) |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
HHS, JDC |
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SB11 SD2
DLNR; State Fire Marshal; County Fire Departments; Vegetation Management Program; Public Utility Lines; Wildfire Hazard Map; Hazardous Vegetation; Property Owner Obligations; Utility Company Rights; Fines; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT NEAR UTILITY LINES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines, enforced by the State Fire Marshal as to State-owned land and the applicable county fire department as to privately owned land. Authorizes electric utility companies to enter private or public property to trim or remove hazardous vegetation. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/13/2025- The committee(s) on WAL/PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
INOUYE |
WAL/PBS, EEP, FIN |
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SB13 SD1
Aquaculture Investment Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE AQUACULTURE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, establishes a 5-year aquaculture investment tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualifying investment costs relating to qualified aquaculture businesses. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
AEN, WAM |
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SB18 SD1
SHPD; Inventory; Burial Sites; Historic Properties; Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriate funds into and out of the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund for the State Historic Preservation Division to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological survey necessary to compile the inventory. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB19 SD1
DLNR; DAR; Aquatic Resources; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to establish positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
HB913 |
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SB21 SD2 HD2
PUC; Water Carriers; Tariffs; Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index; Automatic Adjustment Mechanism; Rate Adjustments
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish, no later than 7/1/2026, a Water Carrier Inflationary Cost Index automatic adjustment mechanism and waive or exempt any water carrier from any requirement under the Hawaii Water Carrier Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
INOUYE |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB914 |
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SB24 SD1
Housing; Limited-Profit Housing Associations; Limited-Profit Housing Council; Qualified Residents
RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council to oversee limited-profit housing associations. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HOU/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB25 SD1
Counties; Reduction in Housing; Maintaining Residential Capacity
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes a county to reduce the number of housing units that may be built within any portion of the county only if the county increases the number of housing units that may be built elsewhere in the county, such that there is no net loss in residential capacity. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHANG, Fevella |
HSG, JHA |
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SB26 SD2 HD2
OPSD; Affordable Housing; Land Inventory Task Force; Study; State Lands; County Lands; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, to assess the viability of housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/25/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Wakai |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
HB1451 |
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SB27 SD1
Housing Development; County Council Approval Exemption; State Financing Commitments
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts housing developments that have obtained financing commitments from the State from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. (SD1) |
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2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB416 |
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SB35 SD1
HHFDC; RHRF; Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount; Housing; Priorities
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Specifies permissible uses of funding and priorities. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer moneys between the Housing Efficiency and Innovation Subaccount and the RHRF without legislative approval. (SD1) |
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1/29/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Moriwaki |
HOU, WAM |
HB417 |
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SB40 SD2 HD1
HHFDC; Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program; Line of Credit; Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO STATE FINANCES.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to utilize revenue bonds when securing a line of credit or other instrument of indebtedness for the Bond Volume Cap Recycling Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB529 |
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SB47 SD1
Public Administration; State Holidays; Lunar New Year
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of each year as the Lunar New Year. Establishes the Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
TCA/LBT, WAM |
HB554 |
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SB49 SD1
Terminal Illness; Investigative Drug or Biological Product; Access to Care; Right-to-Try
RELATING TO TERMINAL ILLNESSES.
Authorizes manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products that are pending approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration to make the drugs or products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY |
HHS, CPN/JDC |
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SB50 SD1
Deceptive Trade Practices; Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; Hidden Fees; False Advertising
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Establishes as a deceptive practice advertising, displaying, or offering a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, subject to certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella |
TCA, CPN |
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SB51 SD1
Comprehensive Public Funding; Campaign Spending Commission; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State of Hawaii, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Ihara, Moriwaki |
JHA, FIN |
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SB52 SD1
DOT; Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offsets; Qualified Air Travel
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for carbon dioxide emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
TCA/AEN, WAM |
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SB55 SD1
Administrative Rules; Rulemaking; Agencies; Digital Accessibility; Searchability; Formatting
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE RULES.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all state agencies to make the full text of their rules available on the website of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in a digitally accessible and searchable format that meets or exceeds certain federal standards. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
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3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
HB642 |
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SB58 SD1
DHS; General Assistance; State of Emergency; Emergency Supplementary Income; Eligibility; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund
RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the Department of Human Services to expend funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund to provide public assistance to eligible residents during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB672 |
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SB67 SD1
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale or rent in perpetuity to buyers or renters who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants or renters, and do not own any other real property. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB68 SD1
Department of Housing; HCDA; HHFDC; OPSD; HPHA; Establishment; Transfer
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Establishes the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority within the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB69 SD1
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Gabbard |
CPN/HOU, WAM |
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SB70 SD1
RHRF; Eligible Applicants; Organizations; Profits; Government Agencies
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires eligible applicants of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be either governmental agencies or organizations that are required to use all financial surplus, excluding fees, to develop additional housing in the State. (SD1) |
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2/3/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
HOU, WAM |
HB762 |
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SB71 SD2 HD1
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Workforce Rental Housing; Director of Finance; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund that targets workforce rental housing projects for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income. Authorizes the Director of Finance to transfer funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Appropriates funds into and out of the Mixed-Income Subaccount of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, McKelvey, Moriwaki |
HSG, FIN |
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SB73 SD1
Counties; Permits; State Projects; Designated Staff; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITS.
Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
EIG, WAM |
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SB75
Housing; Qualified Allocation Plan; RHRF; Prioritization; Terms; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and the terms of loans made from the RHRF. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/31/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
HB418 |
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SB76 SD1
Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Fee Simple; Leasehold
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that the dwelling units eligible for the Rent-to-Own Program shall be units that are for sale in fee simple or leasehold on state or county land under a lease with an initial term of not less than ninety-nine years. Increases the time period that the sales price of dwelling units under the Rent-to-Own Program shall remain fixed from five years to ten years after the rental agreement is executed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HOU/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB525 |
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SB82
American Rescue Plan Act; Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code; Income Tax
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Conforms the Hawaii income tax laws to the provision of the American Rescue Plan Act relating to tax treatment of restaurant revitalization grants. Applies retroactively to taxable years beginning after 12/31/24. |
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1/16/2025- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
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SB83 SD2
Hotels; Hotel Services; Service Disruption; Third-Party Vendor; Guests; Notice; Violation; Penalty
RELATING TO HOTELS.
Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of service disruptions to third-party vendors and prospective and current guests under certain conditions. Prohibits hotelkeepers from imposing any fee, penalty, or other charge and from retaining any deposit of a guest who cancels a reservation if a service disruption is likely to exist during the period of the reservation. Requires any hotelkeeper that violates or causes another person to violate this Act to forfeit to the injured party three times the amount of the sum charged in excess of what the hotelkeeper is entitled to. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to TOU, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 19 |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO |
TOU, JHA, CPC |
HB594 |
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SB95
Certificate of Inspection; Vehicle Safety; Fines
RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.
Creates additional fines for any individual found operating a vehicle or moped without a current certificate of inspection. |
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2/21/2025- The recommendation was not adopted. |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, Gabbard, McKelvey, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
HB227 |
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SB101 SD1
UH; JABSOM; Resident Tuition Fee; In-State Tuition
RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION.
Requires graduates of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine who have paid in-state tuition to serve as a physician in the State for at least 2 years following their medical residency or fellowship. Begins with the class of 2029. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, FEVELLA, LEE, C. |
HRE, WAM |
HB221 |
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SB103 SD1
HSEO; Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling and Reuse Working Group; Electric Vehicles; Batteries; Reuse; Recycling; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES.
Establishes a two-year Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling and Reuse Working Group within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires the working group to examine how to maximize the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle batteries and recommend electric vehicle battery management practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIM, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga, Wakai |
EEP, FIN |
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SB106 SD1 HD2
Pedestrians; Safety; Street Crossing; Pilot Program
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Establishes a three-year Pedestrian Safety Pilot Program in a county with population of two hundred fifty thousand or less, under certain conditions. Authorizes the Governor to revoke and abolish the Pilot Program and overturn a county's request to opt-out of the Pilot Program. Authorizes a county with a population of over two hundred fifty thousand to participate in the Pilot Program, subject to certain conditions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Requires a driver of a vehicle to yield to a pedestrian when the pedestrian clearly indicates their intention to cross a roadway within a crosswalk. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
RHOADS, LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA |
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SB108 SD1
DOT; Vessels; Harbors; Regulation of Noise; Study; Report
RELATING TO VESSELS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to work with relevant stakeholders to conduct a study of noise regulations and best practices as they apply to other ports in similar locations. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
RHOADS |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
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SB109 SD2 HD1
Hawaiian Language; State Law; Public Documents
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian and meets certain criteria. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA |
HB304 |
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SB114 SD1
Presidential Preference Primary Election; Establishment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Beginning 6/1/2026, establishes presidential preference primary elections for the 2028 election cycle. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, C., Fukunaga |
JDC, WAM |
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SB115 SD1
Real Property; Exemption; Attachment; Execution
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. (SD1) |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, Moriwaki |
JDC, WAM |
HB147 |
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SB117 SD1
Defamation; Litigation; Sexual Assault; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Discrimination; Immunity
RELATING TO DEFAMATION.
Protects individuals who make claims of sexual misconduct from defamation lawsuits unless the claims were proven to be made with malice. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JHA |
HB148 |
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SB118 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission; Investigator; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Establishes an investigator position in the Campaign Spending Commission. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
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SB123 SD1
Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Taxation; Home Mortgage Interest Deduction; Income Tax; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, C. |
HOU, WAM |
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SB124 SD1
Reapportionment; Census Data; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 4 AND 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING REAPPORTIONMENT.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based on the resident population, as counted in the decennial United States census for the respective reapportionment year, rather than the permanent resident population. (SD1) |
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3/10/2025- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB140 |
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SB125 SD2 HD1
State Enterprise Zones; Qualified Business; Tax Incentives; Eligible Business Activities; Retail Sales; Value-Added Agricultural Products; Health Care Services; Advanced Manufacturing; Cybersecurity
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for State Enterprise Zone Program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone to the final consumer, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health-care-related sectors, the use of advanced manufacturing to produce products, or the development of cybersecurity technology. Extends the eligibility period of the state business tax credit and general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones from 7 years to 9 years. Extends the eligibility period of the general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state enterprise zones engaged in the manufacturing of tangible personal property or the producing or processing of agricultural products from 10 years to 12 years. Makes the extension of the state business tax credit eligibility period applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Makes the extension of the general excise tax exemption eligibility period take effect on 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Kidani, Wakai |
ECD, AGR, FIN |
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SB127 SD1
DOA; Conventional Farming; Grants; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANTS.
Establishes the Conventional Farming Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture to provide grants to small and midsized farmers who practice conventional farming. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN, WAM |
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SB129 SD2
Uniform Packaging and Labeling; Food Labeling; Country of Origin; Raw Ahi; Ahi Poke; Processed Ahi
RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS.
Prohibits the sale of raw ahi, including ahi poke or processed ahi, in retail establishments without a label that states the country where the ahi was landed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
DECOITE, AQUINO |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB534 |
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SB130
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Trespassing; Reimbursement; Signage
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure. |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
DECOITE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB133 SD2
PUC; State Facilities; Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Clean Electricity; Report
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes state facilities to wheel electricity produced by their own facility from renewable energy sources to other state facilities pursuant to administrative rules or orders established by the Public Utilities Commission. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2025- Re-referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 21 |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB137 SD2 HD1
Public Utilities Commission; Electric Utility Companies; Acquisitions; Mergers; Consolidations; Application Review Process; Alternative Applications; Non-Investor-Owned Utilities Ownership Models; Collective Bargaining Agreements; Power Purchase Agreements
RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider whether approving a proposed merger or acquisition would or would not further the State's renewable energy goals. Prohibits the acquiring entity of an electric utility company from terminating or attempting to renegotiate any existing and valid power purchase agreements and requires the acquiring entity to assume and be bound by existing collective bargaining agreements and retain all covered employees. Establishes a process to ensure that when an electric utility is subject to an application for a proposed acquisition, merger, or consolidation by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and seeks approval of the application from the Public Utilities Commission, the electric utility shall demonstrate that it solicited bids from potential acquiring entities that operate under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model. Requires the electric utility to submit acceptable bids from a potential acquiring entity operating under a non-investor-owned utility ownership model concurrently with an application by a potential acquiring entity that is an investor-owned utility and the Public Utilities Commission to review those applications concurrently. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/19/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB339 |
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SB138 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Safe Room Installation Income Tax Credit; Hurricane-Resistant Safe Rooms; Director of Taxation
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers that incur costs related to the design, materials, installation, and construction of hurricane-resistant safe rooms. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO |
PSM, WAM |
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SB141 SD1
HIEMA; Hawaii Disaster Drill Day; Preparedness; Federal Government; Counties
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes the eighth day of August of each year as "Hawaii Disaster Drill Day". Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with all state departments and agencies, to conduct drills and perform other activities for that day. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Richards |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB142 SD2
Property Insurance; Claims; Payment; Mortgaged Property; Electronic Delivery
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows an insured to authorize the insurer to electronically remit claim proceeds to the insured's mortgagee when a homeowners insurance policy that covers a mortgaged property allows for the payment of proceeds by issuing a check. Requires a mortgagee in receipt of electronic delivery of claim proceeds to deliver the proceeds of the claim to the insured in accordance with the mortgage agreement and the insurance policy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Hashimoto |
CPC |
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SB144 SD2
Hawaii Board of Chiropractic; Licensure; Exception; Students; Clinical Practice; Rules
RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
Beginning 7/1/2027, allows chiropractic students enrolled in a qualified chiropractic college to engage in clinical practice as part of their college instruction if directly supervised by a qualified licensed chiropractor. Requires the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to HED, CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
HED, CPC |
HB970 |
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SB145
Commission on Water Resource Management; Water Shortage and Emergency; Declaration; Notice
RELATING TO DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE AND EMERGENCY.
Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies. |
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3/6/2025- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, DECORTE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
WAL, JHA |
HB510 |
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SB146 SD1 HD2
Condominiums; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Evaluative Mediation; Binding Arbitration
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Amends the conditions and procedures of alternative dispute resolution methods for condominium-related disputes, including the use of evaluative mediation or binding arbitration. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECORTE, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB147 SD2
Condominium Associations; Unit Owners; Tenants; Declarations; By-Laws; House Rules; Violations; Fines; Appeals; Attorneys' Fees
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes processes and requirements for associations to impose fines against unit owners, tenants, and guests for violations of the declaration, bylaws, or house rules. Prohibits associations from charging attorneys' fees with respect to any fines that are not deemed collectable. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, INOUYE |
CPC, JHA |
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SB148 SD2 HD2
State Boxing Commission of Hawaii; Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Combat Sports Contests; Prohibitions; Mixed Martial Arts Contests; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Renames the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals the existing Mixed Martial Arts Contests Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, RICHARDS, Kanuha |
ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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SB150 SD1
Red Hill WAI Policy Coordinator; Red Hill Remediation Special Fund
RELATING TO RED HILL.
Establishes a Water Alliance Initiative Policy Coordinator for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECORTE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB505 |
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SB151 SD1
DHHL; Geothermal Resources; Permitted Interaction Group; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Establishes a permitted interaction group within the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to continue geophysical data collection, investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. Authorizes DHHL to hire consultants. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Moriwaki |
HWN/EIG, WAM |
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SB152 SD1
HHFDC; DHHL; DURF; Collateral; Loans; Residential Homestead Lots; Housing
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when DHHL is an eligible borrower of a loan guaranteed by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act, as amended, subject to approval of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HOU/HWN, WAM |
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SB157 SD2
Attorney General; Antitrust; Rental Housing; Price-fixing; Public Education Program; Penalties
RELATING TO ANTITRUST.
Prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and undertake a public education program regarding the prohibition. Establishes fines and penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
CHANG |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB831 |
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SB161 SD1
State Agencies; Counties; State Projects; County Building Permit Requirements; Exemption; Public Disclosure; Programmatic or Project-Specific Agreements; Cooperative Working Groups; Report
RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITTING AND INSPECTION.
Allows state projects to be exempt from county building permit requirements under certain conditions. Requires all exempted state projects to be included in a report that is regularly made available to the public. Allows state agencies that undertake projects to be dedicated to a county to prepare programmatic or project-specific agreements that establish requirements and standards for review and acceptance if the agency wants the project to be exempted. Allows state agencies that want to be exempted from county permitting processes to establish a cooperative working group. Requires cooperative working groups to submit an interim report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2026. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
EIG/GVO, WAM |
HB761 |
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SB165
Housing; Qualified Nonprofit Housing Trusts; Qualified Residents
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies the definition of "qualified nonprofit housing trust" to specify organizations that exclusively serve qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, HRS. |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, AQUINO, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS |
HOU, WAM |
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SB166
Insurance; Captive Insurance Company; Insurance Commissioner; Certificate of Exemption; Examinations
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to apply to the Insurance Commissioner for certificates of exemption from examination if the captive insurance companies meet certain requirements. |
(S)
1/17/2025- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG, Hashimoto |
CPN |
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SB169 SD1
Wrongful Convictions; Civil Remedies; Redress; Compensation
RELATING TO REDRESS FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTION AND IMPRISONMENT.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide written notice to certain persons regarding the ability to file a claim for redress under applicable wrongful conviction law. Requires the liberal construction of that law. Changes the standard for a claim for compensation for wrongful imprisonment from actual innocence to grounds consistent with innocence. Provides for advance compensation for petitioners under certain circumstances. Requires the State to prove, for claims for compensation for wrongful imprisonment, that the reversal or vacating of the petitioner's conviction or pardoning of the petitioner was inconsistent with innocence. Requires reports to Legislature from the Department of the Attorney General. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, C., SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye |
JDC, WAM |
HB151 |
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SB173 SD1
Judiciary; Pilot Program; Child Care; Witnesses; Parties; First Circuit; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Judiciary to establish a three-year pilot program to provide free child care services to minor children of parties and witnesses who are attending court hearings in the first circuit. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB175 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Judges; Mandatory Retirement Age
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy to seventy-five years of age. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB177 SD1 HD1
DOA; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture Program; Import Assessment; Biological Aquatic Risk-Based Framework; Biocontainment Standards; Aquatic Livestock; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture to adopt, amend, and repeal rules to develop an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. Requires the Aquaculture Program to develop a biological aquatic risk-based framework and biocontainment standards for the aquatic livestock assessment and approval process. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 2:40 PM; Conference Room 411. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB47 |
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SB179 SD1
Contractor Repair Act; Notice of Claim; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Limitations on Recovery; Statute of Repose
RELATING TO REMEDIES.
Clarifies the applicability of the statute of repose for actions arising from construction defects. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's offer to settle or inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. Clarifies the consequences of rejecting an offer of settlement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
AQUINO |
CPN, JDC |
HB420 |
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SB182 SD1
Hotels; Hotel Services; Service Disruptions; Strikes; Lockouts; Third-Party Vendor; Guests; Notice; Damages
RELATING TO SERVICE DISRUPTIONS.
Requires hotelkeepers to provide adequate notice of strikes and lockouts to guests and third-party vendors under certain conditions. Allows for recovery of damages by injured parties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/21/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
AQUINO |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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SB183 SD1 HD1
EUTF; Collective Bargaining; Contributions; Disputes; Impasses; Arbitration
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-25 10:16AM; Conference Room 016. |
AQUINO |
LAB, FIN |
HB160 |
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SB184
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Deposit and Refund Value; Increase
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Increases the deposit and refund value for beverage containers from 5 cents to 10 cents under the deposit beverage container program. |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
AEN, WAM |
HB109 |
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SB185 SD1
Indebtedness; Salary or Wage Overpayment; Overpayment Payroll Transactions; Deductions for Recovery; Disbursing Officer; Notice
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
Requires disbursing officers to notify employees within sixty days of making a determination that an indebtedness has occurred to the government resulting from salary or wage overpayment. Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
AQUINO |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
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SB189 SD1
Breast Cancer; Mammography; Risk-Factor Screening; Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage
RELATING TO BREAST CANCER SCREENING.
Expands mandatory health insurance coverage for low-dose mammography for occult breast cancer to include any supplemental imaging deemed medically necessary for a patient of any age having an above-average risk for breast cancer as determined by the use of a risk-factor modeling tool. On or before 1/1/2026, expands mandatory health insurance coverage to include additional supplemental imaging for any patient, regardless of age, as deemed medically necessary by the patient's primary care provider. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, GABBARD, KIM, Awa, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB190
Probation; Geographic Restriction; Misdemeanor Conviction; Ewa Beach; Kapolei; Waianae
RELATING TO SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.
Allows a person who has been convicted of 3 misdemeanors committed in Ewa Beach, Kapolei, or Waianae, to be sentenced to a term of geographic restriction during which the person is prohibited during certain hours from entering the specific area where the acts occurred. Mandates a sentence of imprisonment for 30 days for a violation of the geographic restriction. |
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1/27/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE, Awa |
JDC |
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SB191 SD1 HD1
DHS; PUC; Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist eligible households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
FEVELLA, DECORTE, Chang, San Buenaventura |
EEP/HSH, CPC, FIN |
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SB193
Sex Trafficking; Penalty; Protection of Minors
RELATING TO CRIME.
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability. |
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1/27/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO, DECORTE, KIM, Awa |
JDC |
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SB199 SD1
OHA; Native Hawaiian Cultural Centers; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN CULTURE.
Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to establish and maintain Native Hawaiian cultural centers within the State. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to construct one cultural center on Oahu by 2040. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to submit reports to the Legislature regarding the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' compliance with this Act. Appropriates funds for the planning and design of the first Native Hawaiian cultural center. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, DECORTE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI |
HWN, WAM |
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SB202 SD1
Net Energy Metering; Electric Utilities; Net Energy Producers; Compensation
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires electric utilities to compensate customer-generators for excess electricity credits. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
FEVELLA, CHANG |
EIG, CPN |
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SB215 SD1
Towing Companies; Fees
RELATING TO TOWING COMPANIES.
Changes the fees that a towing company may charge to tow vehicles left unattended on private and public property. Prohibits a towing company or parking management company from installing immobilization devices on motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Hashimoto, Richards |
TCA, CPN |
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SB216 SD1
BOA; DOA; Agricultural Park Lots; Farm Dwellings; Land Use; Inspections
RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.
Prohibits residing on agricultural park lots unless within a farm dwelling permitted by the Board of Agriculture. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of agricultural park lots for unpermitted farm dwellings during fiscal year 2025-2026. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, JDC |
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SB227 SD1 HD2
DLE; Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the Illegal Fireworks Enforcement Division within the Department of Law Enforcement. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
ELEFANTE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, RHOADS, WAKAI |
JHA, FIN |
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SB228 SD1 HD2
Excited Delirium; Medical Diagnosis; Cause of Death; Incident Report; Law Enforcement Officers; Hawaii Rules of Evidence
RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM.
Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a medical examiner, coroner, or health care provider from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new Hawaii Rule of Evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, Fevella |
HLT, JHA |
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SB233
Climate Resilience; Emergency Preparedness; Workforce Development; Energy Security Special Fund
RELATING TO CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
Requires the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative Program to design and implement a plan to increase jobs that strengthen emergency preparedness and climate resilience. Authorizes the use of the Energy Security Special Fund to advance the State's goals of strengthening emergency preparedness and climate mitigation. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
EIG, WAM |
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SB239 SD1
State Buildings; Public Schools Buildings; Design; Hurricanes; Shelter
RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.
Requires certain state buildings, including public school buildings, for which construction is anticipated to commence on or after 7/1/2026 to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, RHOADS |
GVO/PSM, WAM |
HB358 |
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SB242 SD2
DOA; Agricultural Land; Foreign Entities; Lease Limitations; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LAND.
Prohibits foreign entities from owning, leasing, or holding a controlling interest in more than an unspecified number of acres of agricultural land. Limits the lease term for agricultural land by foreign entities. Requires foreign entities that own or lease interest in agricultural lands to file an annual report with the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
GABBARD, AWA, Moriwaki |
AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB192 |
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SB249 SD1
DOE; Food Contracts; Local Agricultural Products; Benchmarks
RELATING TO LOCAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
Clarifies certain benchmark goals and timeline for the Department of Education to provide locally-sourced agricultural and food products. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA |
EDU, WAM |
HB110 |
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SB250 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Taxation; Income Tax Credit; Interisland Shipping; Agricultural Products and Inputs
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates an income tax credit for qualified transportation costs incurred by certain taxpayers who ship agricultural products and inputs between counties. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA |
AEN, WAM |
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SB251
DOA; Counties; Invasive Species Placard Program; Invasive Species; Plant Nurseries
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules and carry out an Invasive Species Placard Program for plant nurseries. Allows a county to adopt an Invasive Species Placard Program if the Department does not adopt the Program within a certain number of years. |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
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SB252 SD2 HD2
DOA; Pests; Invasive Species; Importation; Inspection; Sale; Prohibition; Quarantine; Penalties
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Clarifies that the importation of any pest or material infested or infected with an insect or other animal, disease, or pest is prohibited. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to administratively inspect any article imported or moved into the State from the continental United States or between the Hawaiian Islands. Prohibits the sale, barter, or donation of items or material that is a pest, is infested or infected with a pest, or prohibited from being sold. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to compel the quarantine, treatment, or destruction of certain materials. Clarifies penalties for various quarantine and import law violations, based in part on whether violations were knowingly committed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kidani |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB253 SD2 HD1
Condominiums; Budget Summaries; Condominium Associations; Boards of Directors; Compliance; Standing; Good Faith Defense; Burden of Proof
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM RESERVES.
Requires a detailed budget summary to contain all required information without referring the reader to other portions of the budget or reserve study. Excludes the good faith defense for associations whose boards adopt a budget that omits the required detailed budget summary. Clarifies a unit owner's standing and the association's burden of proving substantial compliance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
KEOHOKALOLE, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB254 SD1
Hawaii Council of Mayors Package; Public Procurement; Small Purchases
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Increases the procurement thresholds for small purchases. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB381 |
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SB259 SD1
Honolulu Police Department Package; Pawnbrokers; Secondhand Dealers; Recordkeeping
RELATING TO RECORDKEEPING.
Establishes recordkeeping requirements for secondhand dealers, requiring records to be retained for two years from the date of sale. Amends and standardizes recordkeeping requirements for pawnbrokers, requiring records to be retained for two years from the date of maturity. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN |
HB382 |
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SB260 SD1
Judiciary Package; Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025, and ending 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB400 |
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SB261 SD1
Judiciary Package; Jury Duty; Juror and Prospective Juror Compensation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB395 |
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SB262 SD1
Judiciary Package; Prospective Jurors; Juror Qualification Form
RELATING TO PROSPECTIVE JURORS.
Authorizes the Judiciary to determine the format of the juror qualification form and the means of its delivery and return. Authorizes the Judiciary to use more than one method of delivery and attempt to contact any one juror more than once. Removes the requirement that the form be mailed. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB402 |
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SB263 SD1
Judiciary Package; Criminal Proceedings; Court-Appointed Counsel; Fees; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel in criminal proceedings. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB396 |
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SB265
Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Court-Appointed Counsel; Guardian Ad Litem; Fees
RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR COURT-APPOINTED REPRESENTATION.
Increases the rate of compensation and maximum allowable amounts per case for court-appointed counsel and guardians ad litem in family court proceedings. |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB398 |
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SB266
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; First Circuit
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the First Circuit. |
(S)
2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB399 |
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SB267
Judiciary Package; District Court Judges; Third Circuit
RELATING TO DISTRICT COURT JUDGES.
Establishes 1 additional district court judgeship in the Third Circuit. |
(S)
2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB401 |
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SB268 SD1 HD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Burial Councils; Composition
RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS.
Decreases the size of the Island Burial Councils from nine to seven members. Removes the requirement for the councils to include members having development and large property owner interests. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB409 |
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SB269 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for the fiscal biennium beginning on 7/1/2025, and ending on 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
HB410 |
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SB275
Office of Elections Package; Voter Registration; Deadlines; Forms
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Extends the deadline to register to vote by mail from 30 to 10 days prior to a primary or general election. Repeals obsolete language regarding permanent absentee ballots. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB408 |
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SB276
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Sentencing; Violation of Order for Protection
RELATING TO ORDERS FOR PROTECTION.
Reinstates mandatory minimum jail sentences for successive violations of the same order for protection. Removes the distinction between domestic and non-domestic violations of an order for protection. Eliminates the court's ability to suspend mandatory minimum sentences. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB383 |
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SB279
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Offenses Relating to Drugs and Intoxicating Compounds; Fentanyl
RELATING TO DANGEROUS DRUGS.
Conforms fentanyl to the possession offense thresholds for methamphetamine, heroin, morphine, and cocaine. |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB386 |
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SB280
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Negligent Injury
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB387 |
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SB282
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Uncrewed Aircraft; Criminal Offenses
RELATING TO UNCREWED AIRCRAFT OFFENSES.
Increases the penalty for using an uncrewed aircraft in the furtherance of the commission of a felony. |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB389 |
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SB283 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Bribery
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery, under certain circumstances. (SD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB390 |
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SB286 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Career Criminal Prosecution Unit; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Career Criminal Prosecution Unit. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB393 |
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SB287 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Victim Witness Assistance Program; Appropriation; GIA ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds as a grant-in-aid to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB394 |
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SB290
State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbying; Transparency
RELATING TO LOBBYING.
Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when provided by a lobbyist. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of the state lobbying law. Expands the definition of "lobbying" in the state lobbying law to include certain communications with high-level government officials regarding procurement decisions. |
(S)
1/29/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB412 |
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SB291
State Ethics Commission Package; Lobbyists; Contributions
RELATING TO LOBBYIST CONTRIBUTIONS.
Clarifies administrative oversight of statutory restrictions relating to prohibited lobbyist contributions. Clarifies that the regular or special sessions in which lobbyist contributions are prohibited are periods during which both houses of the legislature are in session. |
(S)
1/29/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB413 |
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SB293
Residential Real Property; Mandatory Disclosure; USPS Delivery
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS.
Requires a seller or its agent in a residential real property transaction to disclose that the United States Postal Service cannot deliver mail or packages to the residential real property being offered for sale. |
(S)
2/14/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
CPN |
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SB297
Constitutional Amendment; Reproductive Freedom; Abortion; Contraceptives; Pregnancy Outcomes
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose to obtain an abortion and to obtain or use contraceptives. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Kidani |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
HB728 |
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SB298 SD1 HD1
DHS; Medicaid; In-Home Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to be expended by the Department of Human Services to increase funding for Medicaid in-home services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
HSH, FIN |
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SB299 SD2 HD1
Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
HLT, FIN |
HB213 |
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SB301 SD1 HD1
Dog Owner; Liability; Agricultural Land; Penalty
RELATING TO DOGS.
Establishes an additional penalty for a dog owner whose dog destroys property while on land zoned for agricultural use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, RICHARDS, Fevella |
AGR, JHA |
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SB302 SD1
State Fire Council Package; Fireworks
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Amends the definition of "cultural". Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except for cultural use by permit. Repeals the wording of section 132D-3(1), HRS, that generally allows the use of consumer fireworks without a permit on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the Fourth of July. Makes it unlawful to offer, display for sale, sell, or furnish consumer fireworks to any person except for cultural use by permit, with a cap of not more than five permits per person. Prohibits the sale of fireworks to a person more than 5 calendar days before a permitted cultural use. Imposes a fee of $25 per permit for the purchase and cultural use of consumer fireworks. Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural use. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/TCA, JDC |
HB414 |
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SB307 SD2 HD2
Law Enforcement Activities; Recordings; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Establishes the right of a person to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for any violation of the right to record law enforcement activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RHOADS, CHANG |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
HB595 |
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SB308 SD2
Firearms; Detachable Magazines
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Expands the ban on pistols with a detachable magazine with over a ten-round capacity to any firearm with a detachable magazine with over a thirty-round capacity. Exempts detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of thirty rounds that are designed for or capable of use with any firearm other than a pistol obtained before 1/1/2026. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD2) |
(H)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI |
JHA |
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SB311 SD1 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures to Influence Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to provide that freedom of speech protected under the Hawaii State Constitution does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Richards |
JHA, FIN |
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SB312 HD1
Audible Reverse Warning Systems; Broadband Sound; Exemptions; Report
RELATING TO AUDIBLE VEHICLE REVERSE WARNING SYSTEMS.
Prohibits a state- or county-owned vehicle purchased on or after 1/1/2028, from using an audible reverse warning system that emits a warning sound other than one using broadband technology. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to grant exemptions under certain circumstances. Requires the Director of Transportation to maintain an updated record of all exemptions granted and a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIM |
TRN, FIN |
HB1479 |
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SB313 SD1
Department of Taxation; Wealth Asset Tax; Wealth Tax; State Net Worth
RELATING TO A WEALTH ASSET TAX.
Beginning January 1, 2030, establishes a wealth asset tax of one per cent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
HB1235 |
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SB319
Marijuana; Possession; Decriminalization
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Changes from 1 ounce to 30 grams the minimum amount of marijuana that constitutes the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the second degree. Increases from 3 grams or less to 15 grams or less the amount of marijuana that constitutes the offense of promoting a detrimental drug in the third degree. |
(S)
2/28/2025- Failed to pass Third Reading. Ayes, 11; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 12 (Senator(s) Aquino, DeCorte, Dela Cruz, Elefante, Fevella, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kim, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fukunaga, Kidani). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, LEE, C., Chang, Fevella |
JDC |
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SB322 SD1
DHS; Medicaid; Long-Term Care Services; Home- and Community-Based Services; Rates; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to achieve the full funding, including estimated payment increases, of Medicaid home- and community-based services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Gabbard |
HHS, WAM |
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SB325 SD1 HD1
Mandatory Tax Credit; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund; Constitution; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Provides a tax credit to taxpayers and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and other post-employment benefits trust fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 848). |
DELA CRUZ |
FIN |
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SB327 SD2 HD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Private Sector; Internships; Workforce Development; Workers' Compensation Coverage; Appropriation
RELATING TO INTERNSHIPS.
Permits the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to enter into contracts with eligible employers or registered apprenticeship programs in the private sector to provide on-the-job training to eligible interns. Provides that the State shall be the responsible employer for purposes of workers' compensation coverage for students or recent graduates in the on-the-job-training work experience program, subject to certain limitations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
LAB, FIN |
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SB328 SD1 HD2
Income Tax; Dairy Farm Retrofit; Hog Farm Conversion; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for capital infrastructure costs incurred in the conversion of a dairy farm to a hog farm. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, Richards, San Buenaventura |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
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SB329 HD1
Water Pollution; Recycled Water; Treatment Works Effluent; Counties; Reports
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Requires at least fifty per cent of treatment works effluent to be R-1 recycled water by January 1, 2045. Requires each county to report to the Department of Health by 1/1/2027 on the feasibility of recycling treatment works effluent that meets certain standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
EEP, FIN |
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SB335
Candidates; Office of Elections; Nomination Papers; Challenges; Hearings
RELATING TO CANDIDATES.
Requires objections made by an officer of a political party to candidate nomination papers to be filed with and determined by the Office of Elections. |
(S)
2/6/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
JDC |
HB104 |
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SB337 SD1
HLRB; Collective Bargaining; Resolution of Disputes; Impasse; Arbitrator Selection
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to furnish a list of five qualified and experienced interest arbitrators in the event the parties fail to select the neutral third member of the arbitration panel. Clarifies that the list of five interest arbitrators may contain arbitrators from both the American Arbitration Association and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Gabbard |
LBT, WAM |
HB162 |
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SB338 SD2 HD1
DOTAX; Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit; Reinstatement; Technology-Enabled Infrastructure; Data Servers; Report
RELATING TO TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025, temporarily reinstates the Technology Infrastructure Renovation Tax Credit and expands the definition of "technology-enabled infrastructure" to include data servers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga |
ECD, FIN |
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SB340 SD1 HD1
HLRB; Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Orders; Enforcement
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Clarifies that the Hawaii Labor Relations Board has the authority to enforce its own orders issued pursuant to state law governing collective bargaining in public employment, in addition to discretion to seek judicial enforcement of its orders under the Hawaii Employment Relations Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
LAB, JHA |
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SB342 SD1
State and County Employees; Paid Family Leave; Collective Bargaining Agreement
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires five days of paid family leave annually for certain state and county employees. Ensures the protection of wage, seniority, and other employment benefits of employees who take paid family leave. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
LBT, WAM |
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SB345 SD1 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission; Partial Public Financing; OHA; Maximum Amount of Public Funds Available; Minimum Qualifying Contribution Amounts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING.
Increases the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the program and staff. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI |
JHA, FIN |
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SB349
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
WAM |
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SB350 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Right to Obtain Contraceptives; Right to Engage in Contraception (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO CONTRACEPTION.
Proposes an amendment to article I of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to protect a person's right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception. (SD1) |
(S)
3/10/2025- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1). |
RHOADS, CHANG, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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SB351
DOA; Pesticides; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Reports; Online Reporting Tool
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
AEN, CPN/WAM |
HB1284 |
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SB352 SD2
DOA; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
AGR, CPC |
HB1285 |
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SB353 SD2 HD3
Emergency Management; State of Emergency
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends emergency management laws to clarify state and county authority. Prohibits the Governor or Mayor from suspending requests for records or vital records and statistics during a state of emergency. Adds definition of the term "severe weather warning". Allows the Legislature and county councils to terminate a state of emergency after thirty days, in whole or in part, issued by the Governor or Mayor, respectively. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
RHOADS, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
HB673 |
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SB356 SD1
Disability; Driving Under the Influence; Victim Restitution; Child Support
RELATING TO DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Requires defendants convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child by the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY |
JHA |
HB115 |
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SB361 SD2 HD1
Judiciary; Community Outreach Court; Homelessness; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH COURT.
Permanently establishes and appropriates funds for the Community Outreach Court as a division of the District Court of the First Circuit. Effective 4/23/2057. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Elefante, Fukunaga, Kanuha |
JHA, FIN |
HB280 |
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SB362
Digital Currency; Companies; Activity; Money Transmitters Modernization Act; Applicability
RELATING TO DIGITAL CURRENCY.
Clarifies that chapter 489D, HRS, relating to the Money Transmitters Modernization Act, applies to digital currency companies and activity. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB363 SD1
Firearms; Firearm Parts; Criminal Offenses; Penalties
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Allows the carrying or possessing of firearm parts only at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container. Defines firearm parts and prohibited persons. Establishes and increases penalties for the carrying or possessing of certain firearms or firearm parts other than at or between specific locations and in an enclosed container. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2025- The recommendation was not adopted. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, RHOADS, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
HB279 |
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SB371 SD2 HD1
Offenses Against Property Rights; Criminal Property Damage of Critical Infrastructure Facilities; Felony
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities in the first and second degree. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Elefante, McKelvey, Richards, San Buenaventura |
PBS, JHA |
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SB375 SD1
Office of the Governor; Government Restructuring; Commission; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a Select Commission on Government Restructuring within the Office of the Governor. Requires interim reports and a final report to the Legislature. Dissolves the Commission on 12/31/2027. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, Fevella, Hashimoto |
GVO, WAM |
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SB376 SD1
Home Fire Safety Improvement Nonrefundable Tax Credit; Insurance Commissioner; Fire Safety; Homeowner's Insurance
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for taxpayers who construct or install improvements to their residence that increase the residence's fire safety rating as calculated by the taxpayer's homeowner's insurance policy. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Fevella, Wakai |
PSM/CPN, WAM |
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SB378 HD1
HHFDC; Maui County; Mixed-used Developments; Potential Acquisitions; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to identify existing mixed-use developments in Maui County that could be acquired by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for use as affordable housing and commercial rental leases. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
HSG, FIN |
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SB379
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Housing Projects; Affordability; Perpetuity; Special Flood Hazard Area
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Prohibits development of affordable housing in a special flood hazard area. |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HOU, WAM |
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SB381 SD1
Public Agency Meetings and Records; Sunshine Law; Open Deliberation; Open Meeting; Appointment; Selection; Head of a State Division or Agency; Voting
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Requires appointments and selections of heads of state divisions and agencies that require a board approval to be made through a publicly established process and timeline. Requires the approval of the process and timeline to appoint or select a new head of a state division or agency to be determined in an open meeting. Requires that votes to appoint or select heads of state divisions and agencies be conducted in an open meeting. Provides that any vote to appoint or select a head of a state division or agency cast in violation of the foregoing shall be invalid. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, GABBARD, Fevella |
GVO, JDC |
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SB382 HD1
Hawaii Public Procurement Code; Protest; Debriefing; Disclosure of Competing Proposals
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits a procurement officer from disclosing a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score, except the summary of scores, during a debriefing requested by a non-selected offeror. Authorizes the disclosure of a competing offeror's proposal or evaluation score after any protest is resolved and the contract is executed. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 1:00 PM; Conference Room 016. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, KIM, Fukunaga, Kanuha, Richards |
FIN |
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SB384 SD1
Victim Restitution; Negligent Homicide in the First Degree
RELATING TO VICTIM RESTITUTION.
Requires, when a defendant is convicted of negligent homicide in the first degree for causing the death of another while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, that victim restitution shall include financial support to raise the decedent's surviving minor children until each child reaches the age of eighteen, or until the age of twenty-three for any child who enrolls full-time in a college, university, vocational school, or trade school, in an amount to be determined by the court and to be paid to the person responsible for raising the children. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Wakai |
TCA, JDC |
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SB387 SD1
DOA; Service Animal; Neighbor Island Inspection Permit Fees; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to be responsible for all neighbor island inspection permit fees for service animals that are located in the State and are being transported for release at Kona, Kahului, or Lihue airports. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB390
CIP; 16th Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/21/2025- Referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE |
WAM |
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SB391 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; End-of-Life Lithium-ion Battery Management Working Group; Report
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Establishes an End-of-Life Lithium-ion Battery Management Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
EEP, CPC |
HB332 |
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SB396 SD1
DHRD; Transportation; Commuting; State Employees; Plan; Commuting Choice Benefit Program; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMMUTING.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services, to develop and implement a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program for all state employees regardless of mode of transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
LBT/TCA, WAM |
HB461 |
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SB398 SD1
Motor Vehicle Rental Fees; Spouse; Additional Driver
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL FEES.
Prohibits the charging of a fee for a lessee's spouse by a lessor under certain conditions. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
RHOADS |
TCA, CPN |
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SB401 SD2 HD1 CD2
Firearms; Gun Safety; Assault Rifles; Assault Shotguns; .50 Caliber Firearms; Detachable Magazines; Prohibition
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Establishes prohibitions on assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber firearms. Expands the ban on high-capacity detachable magazines. Allows possession of an assault rifle, assault shotgun, or detachable magazine with a capacity greater than ten rounds when certain conditions are met. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD2) |
(H)
4/30/2025- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Cochran excused. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Wakai |
JHA |
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SB406 SD1
Digital Copies of Public Records; Costs and Fees
RELATING TO COPYING FEES.
Prohibits the cost of reproducing government records in a digital format from exceeding 5 cents per digital record that has already been digitized. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB411 SD2 HD1
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 quarterly reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 5 years after the effective date. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, DECORTE, FEVELLA, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
WAL, FIN |
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SB412 SD1
HSEO; Renewable Energy; State Facilities; Reports; First Responder Facilities; Solar Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to assess the feasibility of installing distributed energy resource systems at each state department facility. Requires state departments to implement and install the distributed energy resource systems detailed in the reports no later than five years from the issue date of the reports. Gives priority for the required energy efficiency measures to first responder facilities. (SD1) |
(S)
2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, RHOADS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EIG/GVO, WAM |
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SB414 SD2 HD2
Department of Transportation; County of Maui; Permanent Housing; Villages of Leialii; Land; Access Road; Condemnation; Major Disaster Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RESTORING ACCESS TO DISASTER-AFFECTED AREAS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to institute proceedings to condemn certain lands in Lahaina to build a new access road from Keawe Street to the Kilohana and Kalaiola sites developed in the Villages of Leialii. Appropriates funds out of the Major Disaster Fund for the appraisals and other preparations for the condemnation proceedings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, Fevella, Fukunaga, Gabbard |
HSG, PBS, FIN |
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SB416 SD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Pet Animals; Restrictions Prohibited; Liability Insurance Coverage
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits rental agreements from prohibiting tenants from keeping pet animals in dwelling units, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD |
CPN, JDC |
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SB417 SD1
National Emergencies; States of Emergency; Disasters; Contractors; Unlicensed Performance of Work; Penalties
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Establishes as a class B felony the unlicensed performance of contractor work, during or within 5 years following a national emergency, state of emergency, or disaster proclamation, in an affected political subdivision. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI |
CPN/PSM, JDC |
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SB418 SD1
AG; Regulatory Review Program; Hawaii Administrative Rules; State Agencies; Reports; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REGULATORY SUNSET REVIEW IN HAWAII.
Establishes a regulatory review program overseen by the Department of the Attorney General to evaluate all Hawaii Administrative Rules adopted by state agencies and identify any rules that should be retained, modified or repealed. Requires each state agency to review 20 per cent of their rules every year and submit a report to the Department of the Attorney General. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to notify the Governor and Legislature of any noncompliance by a state agency, adopt rules, and submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB419 SD1 HD1
Insurance; Motor Vehicles; Child Passenger Restraint Systems; Replacement
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires each motor vehicle insurance policy to cover the replacement cost of a child passenger restraint system that was damaged or in use by a child during a motor vehicle accident for which liability coverage under the policy is applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB420 SD1
DOE; Workers' Compensation; Work-Based Internships; Recent Graduates
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Allows newly graduated high school students to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage during the summer following their high school graduation while participating in Department of Education-sponsored work-based learning programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, Richards, San Buenaventura |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
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SB421 SD1
DOE; Dyslexia Screening; Reading Proficiency; English Language Arts Universal Screening; Professional Development; Teacher Training; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LITERACY.
Requires the Department of Education to administer a general dyslexia screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Requires the Department of Education to continue to administer the general English language arts universal screening for students in kindergarten through grade nine. Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with teacher training programs to ensure prospective candidates are trained on literacy instruction, including evidence-based intervention, to support all students. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB422 HD1
DOE; Veterans; High School Diploma
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIM, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDN, PBS, FIN |
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SB425 SD1
Civil Service; Exemptions; Contracts; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs
RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Clarifies that the civil service exemption for personal service contracts for building, custodial, and grounds maintenance services with qualified community rehabilitation programs shall not cost more than $850,000 in the aggregate per private person or entity, regardless of the number of contracts or qualified community rehabilitation programs utilized for the personal service. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
LBT, WAM |
HB159 |
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SB426 SD1
UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Childcare; Early Learning Opportunities; Professions and Occupations; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MORIWAKI, Elefante, Wakai |
HRE/EDU, WAM |
HB549 |
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SB430 SD1
Income Tax; Refund
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires the Department of Taxation to provide refunds to taxpayers at the same interest rate as the federal government. Effective 7/1/2025. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 18 |
RHOADS |
FIN |
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SB435 SD1
Office of Elections; Voter Guide; Notice; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires the Office of Elections to include a notice to voters that a digital and print voter information guide is available. Requires the notice to be in thirty-two-point font and enclosed as a separate insert with each ballot. Requires the Office of Elections to maintain a notice on its website providing certain information about the voter information guide. Requires the Office of Elections to make the digital voter information guide available to the public no later than twenty-one days before the primary election and no later than fifty days before the general election. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD |
JDC, WAM |
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SB436 SD1
State Fire Marshal; Term of Office; Term Limit; Maximum
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL.
Provides that no person shall serve as State Fire Marshal for more than three terms. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/13/2025- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, ELEFANTE, KIDANI, KIM, Wakai |
LAB, FIN |
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SB438 SD2 HD3
DOH; CWRM; Waste or Disposal Facilities; Landfill Units; Agricultural Districts; Buffer Zones; Underground Injection Control Lines; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
Prohibits landfill units on land in an agricultural district with class A soils. Beginning 7/1/2025, narrows the prohibition on constructing, modifying, or expanding waste or disposal facilities within a one-half mile buffer zone of residential, school, or hospital property lines to apply specifically to landfill units or components of landfill units. Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, inland of an underground injection control line in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand, with certain exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
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4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Kim |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
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SB439 SD1 HD1
BLNR; State Parks; Trails; User Fees; Nonresidents; Rules
RELATING TO FEES.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules to impose user fees that apply solely to nonresidents visiting state parks and trails, as selected by the Board. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Kanuha, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TOU/WAL, FIN |
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SB440 SD2 HD1
DOE; University of Hawaii; Scholarship; Career and Technical Education; Teacher Shortages; Teaching License; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Future Career and Technical Education Teacher Scholarship Program to be administered by the Department of Education to facilitate the recruitment and retention of career and technical education teachers in Hawaii public schools. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB441 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Designation; Funding; Chapter 42F Exemption; General Fund; State of Hawaii Endowment Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Exempts general fund appropriations to the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra from the requirements of chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for general operating costs of the Orchestra and for deposit into the State of Hawaii Endowment Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM |
CAA, FIN |
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SB442 SD1 HD1
ERS; Retirants; Employment; Succession Planning
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Allows a retirant to be employed without reenrollment in the Employees' Retirement System and without loss or interruption of benefits if the retirant is employed in a position identified for succession planning purposes. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
LAB, FIN |
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SB443 SD1 HD2
DOA; Solar; Wind; Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Requires that lands within the agricultural district with class B or C soils that have solar or wind energy facilities must also obtain certification from the Department of Agriculture that the lands are also used for a farming operation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, San Buenaventura |
AGR/EEP, CPC |
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SB446 SD2
Waste Management; Landfills; Aquifers; County Integrated Solid Waste Management Plans; Fly Ash; Bottom Ash
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Beginning 7/1/2025, prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit or any component of a landfill unit mauka of the underground injection control line without first establishing a buffer zone of not less than one-quarter mile around the landfill unit. Prohibits the utilization of fly ash, bottom ash, or a combination of fly and bottom ash from a municipal waste combustor, including any ash residue that remains after removal of metals for recycling into new metal products, for the purposes of road building, construction, or as alternative daily cover material on a landfill. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to EEP, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
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SB448 SD1 HD1
ADC; Conservation Easement; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire a conservation easement on agricultural lands in Central Oahu. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ |
AGR, FIN |
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SB450 SD1
Department of Human Services; Med-QUEST Division; Autism; Applied Behavioral Analysis Services; Reimbursement; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AUTISM.
Appropriates funds to increase the funding for the Med-QUEST Division's reimbursement for applied behavioral analysis services for persons with autism. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HHS, WAM |
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SB451 SD1
DHS; Workers with Disabilities; Medicaid; Buy-In Program
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Richards |
HHS, WAM |
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SB454 SD1
Taxes; Rental Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO THE RENTAL MOTOR VEHICLE SURCHARGE TAX.
Requires the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax to be pro-rated if the vehicle is rented or leased for a portion of the day. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
CPN/TCA, WAM |
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SB456 SD1
Bed Bugs; Landlords; Tenancy
RELATING TO BED BUGS.
Requires landlords to ensure that the dwelling unit premises is free of bed bugs at all times during the tenancy. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
RHOADS, Fukunaga |
HOU, CPN |
HB1186 |
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SB462 SD1
Procurement; Contract; Performance Incentive Contracts
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS.
Requires all performance incentive contracts to specify a pricing basis, performance goals, and a formula in calculating the contractor's profit, fees, or price decrease if the specified performance goals are exceeded or not met. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Richards |
GVO, WAM |
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SB473
State Budget
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Appropriates funds for the operating and capital improvement budget of the Executive Branch for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB300 |
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SB474 SD1
DCR; Psychologists; Licensing
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Requires clinical psychologists employed by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to obtain licensure within five years from the date of employment. Sunsets on 7/1/2030. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KIDANI, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
PSM, CPN |
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SB477
Domestic Abuse Protective Orders; Repeat Offenders; Penalties
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Makes a second or subsequent conviction for violation of a domestic abuse protective order a class C felony. Increases the sentencing requirements for second or subsequent convictions. |
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2/7/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, WAKAI |
JDC |
HB301 |
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SB485 SD1
Motor Vehicles Regulations; Motor Vehicle Sun Screening Devices; Exemption; Number Plates
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Decreases the exempted light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices on front side wing vents and windows from thirty-five per cent to twenty per cent plus or minus six per cent. Exempts the light transmittance for motor vehicle sun screening devices for side windows that are to the rear of the driver and rear windows in sedans. Repeals the requirement that a front number plate be affixed to the front of a motor vehicle. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
TCA, JDC |
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SB486
Department of Budget and Finance; Pomaikai Hawaii Fund; Visitor Green Fee; Trust Fund; Established; Rules
RELATING TO THE POMAIKAI HAWAII FUND.
Establishes the Pomaikai Hawaii Fund within the Department of Budget and Finance for administrative purposes. Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to adopt administrative rules to administer the Pomaikai Hawaii Fund. |
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1/21/2025- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB491 SD1
HHFDC; Counties; Accessory Dwelling Units; Equity; Purchase; Voluntary Deed Restrictions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity for eligible homeowners or homebuyers to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on such property. Exempts the conveyance tax for certain properties for taxable years beginning on 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
HB740 |
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SB492 SD1
County Surcharge on State Tax; General Excise Tax Law; Extension
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Authorizes each county that has established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015 to extend the surcharge until 12/31/2045, at the same rates, if the county does so before 1/1/2028. Provides that no county surcharge on state tax authorized for a county that has not established a surcharge on state tax before 7/1/2015, shall be levied before 1/1/2019, or after 12/31/2045. Repeals certain conditions on the use of surcharges for housing infrastructure costs. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG |
EIG, WAM |
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SB493 SD1
Board of Veterinary Medicine; Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund; Scholarships; Loan Repayment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Fee to support recruitment and retention of veterinarians in the State. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program to support qualified veterinarians committed to or currently working in veterinary medicine in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
CPN, WAM |
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SB494 SD2
Auditor; Charter Schools; State Public Charter School Commission; Financial Audit; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a financial audit of each charter school under the State Public Charter School Commission. Requires a report to the Legislature. Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to take action based on the Auditor's recommendations. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RICHARDS, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIM, Chang |
EDN, LMG, FIN |
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SB496 SD1
BOA; Bona Fide Farmer; Bona Fide Agricultural Activity; Definitions; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Board of Agriculture to define the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB498 SD1
DOA; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
HB1294 |
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SB500 SD1
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Geographic Origins; Regional Origins
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines regional origin. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
AEN, CPN |
HB48 |
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SB501 SD1
DOH; Cesspools; Septic Systems; Clean Water State Revolving Fund; Prioritization
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires the Department of Health, to the extent allowable under federal law, to prioritize the use of Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund moneys for projects by homeowners to upgrade cesspools to director-approved wastewater systems or connect homeowners' properties to sewerage systems, including projects for the installation of cluster systems or community package plants. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB504 SD1
DOA; Transportation Costs; Shipping Costs; Reimbursements; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Program within the Department of Agriculture to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain supplies, under certain conditions. Establishes a position to administer the Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, DECOITE, DECORTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
AEN, WAM |
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SB506 SD1
DOA; Agricultural Markets Study; Agricultural Statistics Services; Positions; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds for the one-year study on agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Establishes and funds two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY |
AEN, WAM |
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SB511 SD1
HHFDC; Housing Development; Counties; Affordable Housing; Application; Approval
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that projects seeking exemptions from planning and development laws and rules may be modified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to make recommendations to appropriate Legislative bodies. Requires HHFDC or a county to accept an application seeking certain exemptions within thirty days, and to process the application within one hundred twenty days before final approval by a county legislative body for certain housing projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, FEVELLA, Gabbard |
HOU, WAM |
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SB513 SD1
DOH; Counties; Gray Water Recycling Program; Farming; Agriculture; Irrigation
RELATING TO WATER.
Authorizes the Department of Health to allow any county to implement a Gray Water Recycling Program that permits certain small farms of less than ten square acres in size the ability to use gray water for the purposes of irrigation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB520 SD1
DOH; Individual Wastewater Systems; Dwelling Units; Dwellings; Bedrooms; Rules
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules to: (1) Authorize not more than five dwellings and dwelling units connected to a single individual wastewater system; and (2) Provide that not more than five bedrooms may be connected to a single individual wastewater system. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB522 SD1
ADC; North Kohala; GO Bonds; Agriculture; Agricultural Development; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HALAULA AGRICULTURAL PARCEL.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of the Halaula Agricultural Parcel for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
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SB523 SD1
DOA; Biosecurity Fencing Cost-Sharing Program; Agricultural Fencing Costs; Reimbursements; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish and administer a Biosecurity Fencing Cost-Sharing Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB526 SD1
Women's Court Pilot Program; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE WOMEN'S COURT.
Establishes a temporary three-year Women's Court Pilot Program within the second, third, and fifth circuits. Establishes temporary positions. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
JDC, WAM |
HB727 |
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SB527 SD1
DOE; Civil Rights Compliance Branch; Equity Specialists; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) positions within the Civil Rights Compliance Branch of the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Gabbard, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB529 SD1
DOE; Hoakea; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for its Hoakea Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
2/28/2025- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDN, FIN |
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SB530 SD1
DOE; Braille; Low Vision or Blind Students; Individualized Educational Programs; Section 504 Plans; Braille Instruction; Print Instructional Materials; Braille Literacy Resource Center; Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BRAILLE LITERACY.
Establishes Braille literacy as a policy of the State. Requires literacy assessments for eligible low vision and blind students to include Braille instruction and the use of Braille. Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules. Establishes the Braille Literacy Resource Center. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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SB533 SD2 HD1
Planned Public Safety Power Shutoff; Response; Department of Education; Appropriation
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support public schools impacted by a local investor‑owned electric utility's planned public safety power shutoff program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/14/2025- Re-referred to EEP, EDN/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
KIDANI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
EEP, EDN/CPC, FIN |
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SB534 SD1
HCDA; OHA; Kakaako Makai; Residential Development; Height Limit; Workforce Housing; Owner-Occupant; Hawaii Community Development Revolving Fund; Special Account; Kakaako Makai; Association Fee
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the process by which the Hawaii Community Development Authority may approve residential development on certain parcels of Kakaako Makai. Raises the building height limit and the maximum floor area ratio on certain parcels in the area. Requires a certain percentage of the residential units developed on certain parcels to be allocated to households at or below a certain income level in perpetuity, with priority given to certain essential workforce in the area. Limits the sale of residential units developed in certain residential developments to prospective owner-occupants. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to determine a Kakaako Makai association fee to be collected from residents, tenants, and lessees of certain parcels to be deposited into a special account in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Special Fund to fund various services and projects in the Kakaako Makai area. (SD1) |
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2/28/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KIDANI, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Wakai |
WTL/HWN/HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB539
EALs; Toxic Chemicals; Pollutants; Procedural Requirements; Public Notice
RELATING TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, RHOADS |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
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SB546
State Arborists; Contractors; Best Management Practices
RELATING TO ARBORISTS.
Requires the State to ensure and enforce that all certified arborists in its employ, including contractors, adhere to best management practices. |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KIDANI, Hashimoto |
GVO, WAM |
HB1380 |
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SB547 SD1
DOTAX; DBEDT; Water Conservation; Water Conservation Income Tax Credit; Graywater Recycling Systems; Atmospheric Water Generators; Rebate Program; State Building Code Council; Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
Incentivizes the installation and use of gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State by establishing an income tax credit to be administered by the Department of Taxation. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a rebate program. Requires the State Building Code Council to adopt certain standards on gray water recycling systems and atmospheric water generators in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
AEN/PSM/EDT, WAM |
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SB548 SD1
HISC; Native Resources and Fire Protection Program; Viability Funding; Invasive Species; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds for the Native Resources and Fire Protection Program and Hawaii Invasive Species Council to ensure their long-term viability and continue to control and eradicate invasive species in the State. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB299 |
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SB552 SD1 HD1
DOA; Healthy Soils Program; Carbon Sequestration; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
AGR, FIN |
HB968 |
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SB557 SD1
Huli Au Ola; Physician and Dentist Retention; Molokai; Study; Grant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires Huli Au Ola to conduct a study on physician and dentist recruitment and retention to serve the island of Molokai. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard |
HRE, WAM |
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SB558 SD2 HD2
ADC; Economic Development; Food and Product Innovation Network; Food Security; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS.
Establishes a Food and Product Innovation Network within the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Appropriates funds for the development of Food and Product Innovation Network facilities. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
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SB559 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. (SD1) |
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2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
SB704 |
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SB561 SD1
DLNR; Equipment; Oahu Branch; Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds for equipment for the Oahu Branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, RHOADS |
WTL, WAM |
HB506 |
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SB562 SD2 HD1
DOA; Invasive Species; Plant Nursery Registry Program; Pests; Taxa; Quarantine; Control and Eradication; Biosecurity
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes a Plant Nursery Registry Program to regulate the sale of nursery stock. Requires certain plant nurseries to register with the Department of Agriculture. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB563 SD1
DOA; ADC; Counties; Agricultural Water Infrastructure; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.
Directs the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Agribusiness Development Corporation and the counties, to conduct a statewide agricultural water infrastructure study. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB565 SD1
DLNR; DOFAW; Pololu Valley; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.
Appropriates moneys for Pololu Valley management, including for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop the trailhead; develop the infrastructure necessary to accommodate parking; install appropriate informational, historical, and educational signage; design and construct restroom facilities; and establish positions to manage the trail area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
WTL, WAM |
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SB573
Condominiums; Associations; Health or Safety Violations; Common Elements; Duty to Repair
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires condominium associations to repair defective conditions of common elements that constitute health or safety violations. Allows unit owners to make the repairs at the association's expense. |
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2/19/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, Richards |
CPN |
HB336 |
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SB579
Distributed Energy Resources; Solar; Electricity; Utility
RELATING TO DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES.
Requires utilities to pay distributed energy resources program customers for bill credits generated by the customer that are not used by the customer within 1 year. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
HASHIMOTO |
CPN |
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SB581 SD1
DBEDT; Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Aerospace and Aeronautics Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
EDT, WAM |
HB451 |
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SB582 SD1
SFCA; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; DAGS; DBEDT; Comptroller; Works of Art Special Fund; Transfer; Performing Arts Grants Program; Capital Improvement Appropriations; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the authority held by the Comptroller over the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes the Performing Arts Grants Program to support performing arts in the State. Clarifies the scope of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts' responsibilities to include the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art and the planning, design, construction of works of art and related appurtenances. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM, LEE, C., RICHARDS |
TCA/EDT, WAM |
HB450 |
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SB585 SD1
SPRB; Bana Pacific Inc.; Biogas Production Facility ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST BANA PACIFIC INC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Bana Pacific Inc. in constructing a biogas production facility. (SD1) |
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2/6/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, McKelvey, Richards |
EIG, WAM |
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SB586 SD1
Climate Change; Mass Transit; Counties; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires the counties to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. Requires the state agencies to prioritize zero emission buses in the procurement policy for purchasing or leasing motor vehicles. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Elefante, Richards |
TCA/AEN, CPN/WAM |
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SB587 SD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Grid-Ready Homes Interconnection Process; Vehicle-to-Grid; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator; Electricity Reliability Surcharge; Report
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process, including vehicle-to-grid compliance requirements, by 1/1/2026. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires a report to the PUC on the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Richards |
EIG/CPN, WAM |
HB340 |
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SB588 SD2
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Permitting Self-Certification; FEMA Flood Zone No-Rise/No Impact Declaration Requirements
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Authorizes certain government entities to establish a self-certification process for behind-the-meter, customer-sited solar distributed energy resource systems and exempt the systems from the Federal Emergency Management Agency No-Rise/No-Impact declaration requirements under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/11/2025- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
EEP, CPC |
HB352 |
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SB593 SD1
Animal Cruelty; Commercial Dog Breeders; Licensing; Regulations; Penalties; Counties
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDERS.
Defines a "dog breeder" as any person who owns, possesses, controls, or otherwise has charge or custody of more than ten dogs over the age of twelve months with intact sexual organs, and who sells, barters, or otherwise transfers more than three litters and more than twenty-five dogs per calendar year. Requires dog breeders to meet minimum standards of care and not place certain types of dogs in the same enclosure to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over one year with intact sexual organs. Requires dog breeders to maintain specific written records for each dog for a specified period. Authorizes each county to assess, implement, and enforce its own licensing system. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, GABBARD, WAKAI |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB596
Electric Garbage Trucks; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an income tax credit for the purchase of electric garbage trucks by qualified taxpayers. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KIDANI, RHOADS |
TCA, WAM |
HB105 |
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SB598 SD1
Hawaii Hope Card Program; Protective Orders; Hawaii Hope Card Program Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.
Establishes the Hawaii Hope Card Program within the Department of the Attorney General to issue hope cards upon request to those holding a long-term protective order, with specified relevant information about the protective orders and all covered parties. Establishes the Hawaii Hope Card Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
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2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, RHOADS, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB599
Deceased Pet Animals; Public Roadways; Microchips; Notification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation or appropriate county department when disposing of a deceased cat or dog from a public roadway to scan the animal for a microchip, record certain information, and report that information to the appropriate county animal services or animal service contractors. Appropriates funds. |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Wakai |
TCA, WAM |
HB667 |
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SB603 SD1
Veterans Rights and Benefits; Advisors; Compensation; Disclosures; Penalties
RELATING TO VETERANS.
Establishes provisions governing any person who receives compensation for advising, assisting, or consulting another person with veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Gabbard |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
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SB608 SD1
Veterans Rights and Benefits; Advising; Regulation
RELATING TO VETERANS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS.
Regulates persons receiving compensation for providing advice or assistance regarding veterans benefits. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, KIDANI, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Richards |
PSM, CPN/JDC |
HB652 |
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SB609 SD1
Office of Veterans' Services; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF VETERANS' SERVICES.
Appropriates moneys to the Office of Veterans' Services to perform its statutory duties, including maintaining a center that provides information, counsel, aid, and assistance to veterans, their families, and their dependents; and cooperating with federal agencies responsible for the administration of rights and benefits granted to veterans, their families, and their dependents. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
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2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Richards |
PSM, WAM |
HB656 |
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SB612 SD1
HHFDC; Rent-to-Build Equity; Study; Report
RELATING TO RENT TO BUILD EQUITY.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to conduct a study on rent-to-build equity for existing and future state-financed housing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
HOU, CPN/WAM |
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SB614 SD1 HD1
La Kuokoa; Hawaiian Independence Day; State Holiday
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY.
Establishes the twenty-eighth day of November of each year as "La Kuokoa", Hawaiian Independence Day, as a state holiday, rather than a day of observance. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
FEVELLA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
CAA, JHA, FIN |
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SB617 SD1
Proposed Actions; Environmental Impact Statements; Hearings; Notice
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires, for each draft environmental impact statement, a public hearing in the community directly affected by the underlying proposed action. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, KIDANI, Gabbard |
AEN/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB624 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaiian Home Lands; Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole; Portrait; Mass Transit
RELATING TO PRINCE JONAH KUHIO KALANIANAOLE.
Requires certain public buildings near mass transit projects and on Hawaiian home lands to display a portrait of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. (SD1) |
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2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, AQUINO |
HWN, WAM |
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SB635 SD1
HSEO; DAGS; State Agencies; Energy Efficiency; Lighting; First Responder Facilities; Report
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD, Richards |
GVO/EIG, WAM |
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SB636 SD1
UH Hilo; Retention Coordinator; Internship Coordinator; Enrollment Management; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Appropriates funds for one retention coordinator position, one internship coordinator position, and student enrollment management initiatives at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HRE, WAM |
HB443 |
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SB637 SD1
UH; Nursing; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii System for various nursing programs. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HED, FIN |
HB442 |
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SB639 SD1 HD1
Department of Health; Water Quality; Underground Storage Tanks and Tank Systems; Confirmed Release; Environmental Restoration; Jet Fuel; Rules
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, WAKAI |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
HB1230 |
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SB641 SD1
Alcohol; Low Alcohol by Volume Spirits Beverage; Liquor Tax; Liquor Law; Definition
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Defines "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $0.85 per wine gallon. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM |
CPN, WAM |
HB939 |
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SB642 SD2
Insurance; Mandatory Optional Coverage; Standard Fertility Preservation Services; Medically Necessary Treatment
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires all health insurance policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, to provide optional coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary cancer-related treatments that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
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3/7/2025- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Wednesday 03-12-25 9:00AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Fukunaga, Hashimoto |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB139 |
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SB651
Tax Expenditure Accountability; Tax Expenditures; Disclosure
RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires laws that enact, modify, or extend the availability of a tax expenditure to contain specific information, revenue estimates, and analyses before becoming law. Allows the disclosure of certain tax credit information. |
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1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
WAM |
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SB657 SD1 HD1
UH; SOEST; Center for Climate Resilient Development; Establishment; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR CLIMATE RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds for the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology within the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish and operate a Center for Climate Resilient Development. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/23/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 3:00PM in conference room 229. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
HED, WAL, FIN |
HB1455 |
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SB658 SD1
DOA; Little Fire Ants; Hawaii Ant Lab; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII ANT LAB.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to support the Hawaii Ant Lab in mitigating the effects of little fire ants in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Elefante, Fukunaga, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB659 SD2 HD1
DOE; Procurement; Locally Sourced Products; Fresh Local Agricultural Products; Local Value-Added Processed, Agricultural, or Food Products; Exemption; Geographic Preference
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Exempts from the electronic procurement system the Department of Education's purchase of fresh local agricultural products and local value-added processed, agricultural, or food products not exceeding a certain amount, subject to certain requirements. Requires the Department of Education to establish guidelines for determining a geographic preference for locally sourced products. Exempts the Department of Education from the requirement that certain agricultural products are subject to the Hawaii Public Procurement Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
GABBARD, CHANG, Wakai |
EDN, AGR, FIN |
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SB661 SD1
DOA; Programs; Plant-Based Building Materials; Biocements; Hemp; Bamboo; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PLANT-BASED BUILDING MATERIALS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the establishment and operation of programs relating to the development of biocements and hemp- and bamboo-based building materials. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Fukunaga |
AEN, WAM |
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SB666 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Converts two temporary Farm-to-School extension agent positions within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience into permanent positions. Establishes an Agriculture Education Coordinator position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO |
HRE, WAM |
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SB674 SD1
DOH; Packaging Waste; Needs Assessment; Advisory Council; Extended Producer Responsibility Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct a statewide needs assessment to determine what will be needed to reduce waste generation, increase reuse, improve recycling collection services, and expand local processing of materials through an extended producer responsibility program for packaging materials and paper products. Requires the Department of Health to complete and submit the needs assessment to the Legislature no later than 12/31/2028. Establishes an advisory council to review the draft needs assessment and propose recommendations throughout the assessment process. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB750 |
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SB675 SD1
DOH; Wastewater Branch; Cesspool Conversion Section; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Establishes within the Department of Health's Wastewater Branch a Cesspool Conversion Section, which shall be responsible for facilitating the conversion of cesspools within the State. Establishes and appropriates funds for positions within the Cesspool Conversion Section. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB749 |
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SB677 SD1
Hawaii Climate Adaptation and Resilience Implementation Plan; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop and publish a Hawaii climate adaptation and resilience implementation plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB1366 |
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SB678 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Requires a portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to be deposited into the Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, Fukunaga |
AEN, WAM |
SB1155 |
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SB681
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Agricultural Businesses; Genetically Engineered Agricultural Products; Repeal
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Repeals the exemption to the general excise tax for agricultural businesses engaged in the production of genetically engineered agricultural products. |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA |
AEN, WAM |
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SB683 SD1
PFAS; Food Packaging; Food Service Ware; Cosmetics; Personal Care Products; Prohibition
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Beginning 1/1/2028, prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, distribution for sale, and distribution for use of any food packaging, food service ware, cosmetic, or personal care product that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, with certain exceptions. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
GABBARD |
AEN, CPN |
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SB686 SD1
UH; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Prevention; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE COCONUT RHINOCEROS BEETLE PROGRAM.
Establishes short-term management initiatives for the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Establishes standards for the usage of grants awarded pursuant to the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Program. Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for activities and positions related to coconut rhinoceros beetle infestation control. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, Wakai |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
HB643 |
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SB688 SD1
DOA; Grant Specialist Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to establish grant specialist positions within the Department of Agriculture. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
AEN, WAM |
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SB697 SD1
DOTAX; DCCA; Income Tax Credit; Wind Resistance Retrofit; Hurricane Preparedness; Insurance; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AN INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses paid to retrofit a residence with wind resistive devices. Requires the Department of Taxation to prepare forms. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to pre-certify claims. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Sunsets 1/1/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
CPN, WAM |
HB355 |
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SB700 SD1
HSEO; Renewable Energy; State Facilities; Resilience Hubs; Feasibility; Report
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with state departments, to assess the potential and feasibility of developing resilience hubs that can provide emergency services and be open to the general public during times of emergency. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
GVO/EIG, WAM |
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SB704
Income Tax; Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Permanently increases the state earned income tax credit to fifty per cent of the federal earned income tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Kanuha |
WAM |
HB182 |
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SB706 SD1
Hawaii Property Insurance Association; Insurance; Plan of Operation; Commercial Properties
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to include in its plan of operation insurance coverage for commercial properties twice denied by private insurers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, Kanuha, McKelvey |
CPN, WAM |
HB21 |
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SB709 SD1
DOH; Mental Health; Assisted Community Treatment; Emergency Examination and Hospitalization; Training and Education; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health (DOH) to track and publicly report certain data relating to crisis reports, emergency mental health transports, and court-ordered treatments. Requires the DOH to respond to reports about persons having severe mental illness who are in need of assistance, assess whether those persons fulfill criteria for assisted community treatment, and coordinate the process for an assisted community treatment order if indicated. Establishes that a court's denial of a petition for involuntary commitment shall serve as notification to the DOH that the subject of the petition should be evaluated for assisted community treatment. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
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SB710 SD1
DHS; Child Welfare Task Force; Child Welfare System; Malama Ohana Working Group; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Establishes the Child Welfare Task Force to develop strategies and policy changes to transform and improve the State's child welfare system. Requires support from the Department of Human Services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HHS, WAM |
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SB711 SD1
Governor; Gubernatorial Appointments; Salaries; Senate Confirmation; Governor's Messages
RELATING TO GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Requires any appointment of a person by the Governor to serve in the Executive Branch in the position of an advisor to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate if that person's salary is greater than $200,000, and is not paid from the Governor's budget. Requires the Governor to transmit Governor's Messages to the Senate President containing nominations for each gubernatorial appointee who was appointed to their advisor position before the effective date of this Act and whose salary is greater than $200,000, and is not paid from the Governor's budget. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC |
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SB716 SD2 HD1
DLIR; Hawaii Employment Security Law; Unemployment Benefits; Registration for Work; Electronic Notice; Waiver; Deregulation
RELATING TO HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
Expands the circumstances where the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations may waive the requirements for individuals to register to work and report to an employment office to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Authorize the Department to allow individuals to report to a location other than an employment office or other location approved pursuant to its rules. Beginning 4/1/2027, requires notices of determinations and documentation relating to appeals to be sent electronically, unless the election for mail is made. Allows an individual to change an elected withholding status more than once during a benefit year. Amends the statutory definition of "registered for work" or "registration for work". Repeals the requirement for individuals to post their work availability online to be eligible for unemployment benefits. Repeals the statutory provision for joint experience rating. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Richards |
LAB, FIN |
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SB717 SD1 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Grievance; Suspension; Discharge; Exempt Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve a suspension or discharge. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 016. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, McKelvey, Richards |
LAB, FIN |
HB161 |
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SB721 SD1
Department of Taxation; Taxation; Estate Tax; Exclusion; Exemption; Nonresidents; Nonresidents Not Citizens
RELATING TO THE ESTATE TAX.
Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Repeals exemption for tax imposed on transfer of taxable estate located in Hawaii for nonresidents and nonresidents who are not citizens. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 18 |
RHOADS |
FIN |
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SB722
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the Criminal Forfeiture Fund. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Amends the deadline for the Attorney General to report to the Legislature on the use of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. |
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2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB724
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Dealers of Deposit Beverage Containers; Redemption Centers; Exemptions; Repeal
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION.
Repeals the exemptions for certain dealers of deposit beverage containers and related provisions. Requires all dealers of deposit beverage containers to operate as redemption centers. Effective 7/1/2026. |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
RHOADS, Fukunaga |
AEN, CPN |
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SB725
Judges; Bail; Findings
RELATING TO BAIL.
Requires judges to make certain findings regarding a defendant's ability to afford bail. |
(S)
1/31/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC |
HB675 |
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SB732 SD2 HD2
Counties; Permitting Fees; Entertainment Payroll Companies; Unions; General Excise Tax; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Broadcast and Streaming Platforms; Income Tax; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE FILM INDUSTRY.
Requires counties to waive permitting fees for certain film activity. Exempts entertainment payroll companies from the GET. Repeals an income tax exemption for persons engaged in the business of motion picture and television film production for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit by providing an additional credit to qualified productions with a workforce of at least eighty percent local hires; requiring productions to contact all local labor unions servicing Hawaii's film industry to qualify for the credit; requiring qualified production costs of a taxpayer that exceed $1,000,000 to be certified by a CPA, rather than via tax opinion; increasing the aggregate cap amount on credits allowed in any given year, ramped down by one-sixth over five years beginning on 1/1/2028; and including broadcast and streaming platform productions under the credit. Applies the GET rate for manufacturers to productions. Exempts from the GET amounts received by a motion picture project employer from a client equal to amounts that are disbursed by the motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits and payments to loan-out companies. Repeals certain tax exemptions and the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit on 1/1/2033. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:46 PM; Conference Room 225. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
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SB738 SD1
DOH; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Wastewater Management; Testing; Rules; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Requires a wastewater treatment works to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of PFAS. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain specific amounts of PFAS. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields PFAS in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a five hundred-year floodplain. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, Richards, Wakai |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
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SB740
LUC; Special Permits; Agricultural District; Rural District; Compliance Monitoring; OPSD; HDOA; ADC
RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS.
Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate another agency, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, or Agribusiness Development Corporation, to monitor compliance with any restrictions imposed in a special permit. |
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2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, C., MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC |
HB777 |
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SB741
UH; BOR; Auditor; Governor; Chief Justice; External Audit Committee; Established; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes an External Audit Committee within the University of Hawaii to audit the University of Hawaii System and the Board of Regents. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
(H)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Richards |
HED, FIN |
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SB744 SD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Condominium Associations; Condominium Loan Program; Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program; Condominium Loan Revolving Fund; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes within the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority the Condominium Loan Program to provide qualified condominium associations with low-cost financing or refinancing on previously obtained loans for maintenance and essential repairs. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize lenders into providing loans at competitive rates and terms for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 18 |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
CPC, FIN |
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SB746 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Invasive Species; Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Establishes a two-year coconut rhinoceros beetle eradication pilot program in certain areas under the Department of Land and Natural Resources that incentivizes community members to collect and submit the coconut rhinoceros beetle and its larvae for compensation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Wakai |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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SB747 SD1 HD2
BOE; DOE; Audit Office; Established; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Establishes an Audit Office within the Board of Education to audit operations and expenditures of the Department of Education. Exempts positions within the Audit Office from civil service law. Requires annual reports to the Governor and Director of Finance. Authorizes the Legislature to request a copy of the annual reports. Establishes positions within the Audit Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Richards |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
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SB749
HHFDC; Rental Assistance Program; Reserve Percentage
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires rental housing projects to maintain, in perpetuity, fifty per cent of the project's units for certain low-income tenants to be eligible for assistance under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's rental assistance program. |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI |
HOU, WAM |
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SB754
Taxation; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Expiration
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Provides that a tax credit for low-income housing that exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability for a taxable year may be used as a credit against the taxpayer's income tax liability in subsequent taxable years, but not after the tenth subsequent taxable year. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Richards |
WAM |
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SB757 SD1
Public Libraries; Department of Education; Digital Literary Materials; Publisher License Agreements; Prohibited Terms
RELATING TO LIBRARIES.
Requires reasonable terms in license agreements for digital literary materials between libraries and publishers. Defines prohibited terms for license agreements between libraries and publishers. Declares offer of a license agreement with a prohibited term an unfair or deceptive act. Makes a license agreement with a prohibited term void and unconscionable. Creates a right of action by libraries, library officers and borrowers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, AQUINO, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
EDU, CPN/JDC |
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SB759
HHFDC; DHHL; Board of Directors; Membership; Quorum
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Adds the Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, or the Chairperson's designee, to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors. Amends quorum requirements for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors. |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI |
HOU/HWN, WAM |
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SB762 SD1
DOA; Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council; Establishment; Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIMES.
Establishes the Hawaii Agricultural Crimes Council. Expands the duties of the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with and support the Council. Requires all moneys, revenues, and fines received and processed by the Council to be deposited into the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Allows moneys in the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund to be expended to cover the costs of the Council. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
AEN/PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB498 |
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SB763 SD2 HD3
DLE; Agricultural Enforcement Program; Theft of an Agricultural Product or Commodity; Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Program within the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the Agricultural Enforcement Special Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
HB501 |
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SB765 SD1
DOA; Beekeepers; Registration; Industry Standards; Best Management Practices; Apiary Program; Limitation on Liability; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.
Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RHOADS, Fukunaga, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM/CPN |
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SB771 HD1
HHFDC; Board of Directors; Membership; Chairperson; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Repeals the requirement that the Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals the prohibition that certain members shall not be eligible to serve as Chairperson of the HHFDC Board of Directors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 848). |
CHANG |
HSG, JHA |
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SB778 SD1
Emerging Adult Defendant; Sentencing; Life Without Parole; Penal Code
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Prohibits emerging adult defendants from being sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA |
HB103 |
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SB780
Elections; Candidates; Ballots; Electors; Disqualification
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Specifies that election ballots issued by the Chief Election Officer or county clerk shall exclude any candidate who is disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Provides for a process for challenging an inclusion or exclusion of a candidate from a ballot. Includes a candidate's disqualification as grounds for an election contest complaint. Specifies that electors of presidential and vice presidential candidates shall not be individuals who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, CHANG, Richards |
JHA |
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SB781 SD1
Olelo Hawaii Initiatives; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘OLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
Appropriates funds to support the Olelo Hawaii Initiatives. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, Richards |
JDC/HWN, WAM |
HB146 |
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SB788 SD1
Judiciary; Guardianship; Conservatorship; Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP SERVICES.
Establishes a two-year pilot program in the Probate Court and Family Court of the First Circuit to fund certain guardianship and conservatorship related court resources in situations where the respondent does not have sufficient funds to pay for one or more of the resources and the court has deemed the resource or resources beneficial. Requires the Judiciary to submit reports to the Governor and Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
HB648 |
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SB789 SD2 HD1
DOE; School Cafeteria Meals; Costs
RELATING TO SCHOOL CAFETERIA MEAL COSTS.
Reduces the amount the Department of Education is authorized to charge for school meals to all students enrolled in department schools to no more than one-quarter of the cost of preparing the meals. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
KIDANI, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, Richards, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB792
Criminal Street Gang; Criminal Activities; Penalties
RELATING TO CRIMINAL STREET GANGS.
Establishes the offense of criminal street gang participation, solicitation, recruitment, or retention. Provides for enhanced penalties for crimes committed by a defendant while part of a criminal street gang. |
(S)
1/28/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
DECORTE, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE |
JDC |
HB1461 |
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SB796 SD1
Claims Against the State; Attorney General; Report
RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.
Prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments, authorization for which is sought from the Legislature that exceed the time limitations of section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from being claimed. Requires the Attorney General to include in the Attorney General's annual report of claims recommended for approval a total dollar amount of possible judgments against the State that have not yet settled. Requires the Attorney General's report to the Legislature describing the claims against the State to include additional information. Requires the Attorney General to submit a report every five years to the Legislature containing further incidents that occurred in an agency that led to a claim. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB800
DCCA; PVL; State Licensing Boards; Notice of Complaint or Claim; Report
RELATING TO REGULATION OF LICENSED OCCUPATIONS.
Requires professional licensees to report any legal claim, action, or administrative complaint to state licensing boards and requires the boards to review the reported complaint. Requires the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to review its procedures and report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
RHOADS |
CPN |
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SB801 SD1 HD1
Condominiums; Managing Agents; Requirements; Community Association Managers
RELATING TO MANAGING AGENTS.
Requires managing agents for residential condominium properties with more than one hundred units located in a county with a population greater than 500,000 to possess a community association manager credential from a recognized nationwide community association management industry trade group. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
HSG, CPC |
HB252, HB591 |
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SB802 SD2
DCCA; Insurance Commissioner; Property Insurance; Premium Change; Notice; Review; Reports; Public Reporting and Dispute Resolution Program; Disaster Risk Mitigation
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires insurers to provide advance written notice to policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, of any policy cancellation, non-renewal, or proposed premium increase, if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than 10 per cent. Requires insurers that provide property insurance to file rate schedules and underlying criteria with the Insurance Commissioner. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to conduct periodic reviews of insurance rates and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to establish a Public Reporting and Dispute Resolution Program to handle complaints and appeals regarding premium increases. Requires insurers to provide premium discounts or credits to policyholders that implement disaster risk mitigation measures. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Ihara, Richards |
CPC, FIN |
HB254 |
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SB803 SD1
Insurance Commissioner; Property Insurance; Premium Change Notice; Common Interest Communities; Loss Run Report; Notice Requirements; Disclosures; Report
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires insurers to provide automatic, advance written premium change notices to common interest community policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner, with reasonable explanations and primary factors, disclosing the causes of any premium increase if, upon renewal, premiums are scheduled to increase more than an unspecified per cent. Requires insurers to automatically issue a loss run report to the policyholder at the end of each policy year. Requires insurers that renewed property insurance policies between 2022 and 2024 for policyholders that were condominium associations, planned community associations, or cooperative housing corporations in the State to provide an explanation for certain premium increases during this period. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
CPN, WAM |
HB255 |
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SB804 SD2
Condominiums; Property Insurance; Insurance Premiums; Discounts; Risk Mitigation Upgrades; Disaster Response Plans; Fire and Life Safety Evaluation
RELATING TO INSURANCE FOR HAWAII CONDOMINIUM PROPERTIES.
Requires property insurers to offer discounts on a condominium association's annual insurance premium if the association adopts specific risk mitigation upgrades or develops comprehensive disaster response plans. Requires property insurers of condominiums to base premium increases on actuarial justifications that reflect actual risk reduction resulting from upgraded fire safety improvements installed in conjunction with a building fire and life safety evaluation. Requires property insurers of condominiums to justify premium increases above ten per cent. Requires property insurers of condominiums to publicly report premium increases each year. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Ihara, Keohokalole, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Richards |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB590 |
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SB805 SD1
Condominium Insurance; Property and Casualty Insurance; Hawaii Condominium Mutual Insurance Company; Condominium Loan Fund; Associations of Apartment Owners; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM INSURANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii Condominium Mutual Insurance Company to provide property and casualty insurance to high-rise residential condominium associations and the owners of those units. Requires reports to the Governor. Establishes the Condominium Loan Fund to assist associations of apartment owners experiencing increased insurance costs. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Ihara, Richards |
CPN, WAM |
HB589 |
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SB809 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; State or County Contractors; State or County Grantees; Officers; Immediate Family Members; Prohibited Contributions; Disclosures
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state or county grantees, officers and immediate family members of state or county contractors, and officers and immediate family members of state or county grantees, from contributing to candidate committees and noncandidate committees for the duration of the contract. Prohibits state or county grantees from knowingly soliciting any contributions. Requires candidates, candidate committees, and noncandidate committees to return any unlawful contribution to the contributor within thirty calendar days of receipt. Provides that an unlawful contribution shall escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund if it is not returned to the contributor within thirty calendar days. Requires disclosures of the names of any owners, officers and immediate family members of a state or county contractor or grantee for contracts exceeding a certain amount. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, Moriwaki, Richards |
JDC, WAM |
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SB816 SD2 HD2
Filipino Caucus; Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program; Judiciary; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS.
Establishes the Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation to individuals in immigration-related proceedings in immigration court. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Elefante, Wakai |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
HB438 |
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SB817 SD1
Filipino Caucus; DBEDT; Out-of-State Office; Philippines; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO OUT-OF-STATE OFFICES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish an out-of-state office in the Philippines. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDT/TCA, WAM |
HB437 |
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SB819 SD2 HD1
Filipino Caucus; HTSB; International Teacher License; Criteria; Establishment; Report
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to establish an international teacher license for certain visa holders and the requirements to obtain the international teacher license. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
EDN, CPC |
HB439 |
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SB822 SD2 HD2
Judiciary; Landlord-Tenant Code; Working Group; Reports
RELATING TO THE LANDLORD TENANT CODE.
Establishes a three-year Residential Landlord-Tenant Code Working Group within the Judiciary. Requires an initial report to the Legislature prior to the Regular Session of 2026 and a final report no later than 7/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829). |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
CPC, JHA |
HB1180 |
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SB826 SD1 HD1
LIHTC; School Facilities Authority; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Specifies that the School Facilities Authority is not eligible as a housing developer for the purposes of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
HASHIMOTO |
HSG, FIN |
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SB827 SD1
DBEDT; Meat Processing Capacity; Grant Program; Expansion; Food Distribution Services; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEAT PROCESSING.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop and implement a grant program to expand the meat processing capacity in the State. Establishes requirements for grant applicants. Allows hunters access to qualifying meat processing facilities. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
HASHIMOTO |
EDT, WAM |
HB452 |
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SB828 SD1 HD1
Firefighters; Workers' Compensation Medical Benefits; Cancer
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.
Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for adenocarcinoma or mesothelioma of the respiratory system; cancer of the buccal cavity, colon, pharynx, and thyroid; and malignant melanoma. Specifies that an employer may prove that the cancer or disease was not associated with the firefighting duties to deny medical benefits under workers' compensation law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 016. |
HASHIMOTO, AQUINO, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
LAB, FIN |
HB827 |
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SB830 SD2
Coastal Zone Management; Development; Definition
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Narrows the scope of the definition of the term "development" in coastal zone management law by excluding reconstruction of certain lawfully constructed structures impacted by certain events. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG |
WAL, JHA |
HB1181 |
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SB832
Insurance; Prior Authorization; Medicare
RELATING TO INSURER PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes with Medicare policies. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
HASHIMOTO (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
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SB836 SD1
DOH; Water Catchment Systems; Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2027 and dissolve on 6/30/2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
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SB838 SD2
Department of Human Services; Department of Health; Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Diabetes; Equipment and Supplies; Continuous Glucose Monitors
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires all health insurers in the State, excluding Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB820 |
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SB841 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Marine Life Conservation Districts; Carrying Capacity Program; Administrative Rules; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct a Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a report to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Richards |
WAL, FIN |
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SB846
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Public Records; Vital Statistics
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Prohibits the Governor or a Mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Allows for a reasonable delay in an agency's response to a request as a result of extenuating circumstances. |
(S)
1/31/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC |
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SB848 SD1
Potable Water; Desalination; Planning Task Force
RELATING TO DESALINATION.
Establishes a Desalination Planning Task Force to examine the feasibility of, and develop a plan and timeline for, the use desalination as a source of potable water in the State. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante |
WTL, WAM |
HB780 |
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SB860
Shoplifting; Theft; Penalties; Increase
RELATING TO SHOPLIFTING.
Increases penalties for the offense of theft by means of shoplifting. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
JDC |
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SB861
Attorney General; HCJDC; Judiciary; Expungement Orders
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Authorizes the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center to transmit all expungement orders to the Judiciary to effectuate the purposes of Act 159, SLH 2023. |
(S)
2/5/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
JDC |
HB145 |
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SB867 SD2
Government; Affordable Housing; Watershed Management; Water Resources; Working Group; Reports
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes a working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes to ascertain the State's available water resources and water system source capacity and to streamline well permit approval processes to further plan for the development of affordable housing. Requires the working group to inventory all available water resources statewide and identify sources of aquifer replenishment in relation to affordable housing development. Requires an interim and final report to the Legislature. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
WAL, HSG, FIN |
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SB870 SD1
Comptroller; State Librarian; UH; State Office Buildings; State Libraries; Telecommunications; Accessibility; Legislative Hearings; Report
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
Requires the Comptroller and State Librarian to identify state office buildings, including state libraries, that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings and estimate the costs and resources, including additional staffing, to effectuate this purpose. Allows the Comptroller and State Librarian to partner with the University of Hawaii in performing these tasks. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Ihara, Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB871 SD1
Arson; Penalties; Restitution; Felonies; Imprisonment; Community Service
RELATING TO ARSON.
Authorizes periods of imprisonment for individuals with previous arson convictions. Authorizes additional penalties for arson crimes that endanger vulnerable areas. Requires restitution for victims of arson who experienced property damage. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KANUHA, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JHA |
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SB878
Kupuna Caucus; State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna; Kupuna Housing; Sunset; Extension
RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
Extends the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna to 6/30/2028. |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara |
HSH, FIN |
HB703 |
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SB882
Short Form; Environment
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB883
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB884
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB885
Short Form; Commerce
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB886
Short Form; Commerce
RELATING TO COMMERCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB887
Short Form; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB888
Short Form; Consumer Protection
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB889
Short Form; Insurance
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KANUHA |
CPN |
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SB890 SD2 HD2
Business Regulations; Poi; Out-of-State Grown Kalo; Labeling Requirements
RELATING TO BUSINESS REGULATION.
Requires any product that is labeled, marketed, or sold as "poi" and that contains kalo grown outside the State to reveal a label stating that the poi product contains kalo grown outside the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
KANUHA |
AGR, ECD, CPC |
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SB891 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Tourism; Gambling; Gaming; Economic Development; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a Tourism and Gaming Working Group within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Belatti, Lowen, Templo voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Grandinetti, Hussey, Marten, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting no (11) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KANUHA |
ECD/TOU, FIN |
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SB892
Short Form; Tourism
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDT. |
KANUHA |
EDT |
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SB894 SD3 HD1
DOE; School Meals; Farm to School; Locally Sourced Products; Regional Kitchens; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for regional kitchen expansion to fulfill the local farm-to-school meal goal requiring thirty per cent of the food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
KANUHA |
AGR, EDN, FIN |
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SB895
Short Form; Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB896
Short Form; Education
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB898
Short Form; Energy
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG. |
KANUHA |
EIG |
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SB899
Short Form; Intergovernmental Affairs
RELATING TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to EIG. |
KANUHA |
EIG |
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SB900
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB901
Short Form; Government Operations
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB902
Short Form; Procurement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB903 SD2 HD2
Public Land Trust Working Group; OHA; Public Land Trust; Inventory; Financial Reporting and Accounting; Reports; Settlement; LRB; 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 four reports to the Legislature: by 8/1/2026, a first interim report regarding the public land trust inventory; by 12/1/2026, a second interim report regarding Act 178, SLH 2006, financial reporting and accounting; by 6/1/2027, a preliminary draft settlement of the income and proceeds from OHA's pro rata portion of the public land trust; and by 10/1/2027, a final report that includes a final draft settlement. Requires the State, OHA, and other applicable parties to begin preliminary negotiations regarding the final draft settlement by 10/1/2027. Appropriates funds for the Legislative Reference Bureau to retain independent third-party professionals for the Working Group and requires matching funds from OHA. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 1:30PM in conference room 325. |
KANUHA |
JHA, FIN |
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SB904
Short Form; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HWN. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB905
Short Form; Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HWN. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB906
Short Form; Health
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB907
Short Form; Human Services
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB908
Short Form; Homelessness
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HHS. |
KANUHA |
HHS |
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SB909
Short Form; Higher Education
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB910
Short Form; Board of Regents
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB911
Short Form; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to EDU. |
KANUHA |
EDU |
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SB912
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB913
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB914
Short Form; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to HOU. |
KANUHA |
HOU |
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SB915
Short Form; Crime
RELATING TO CRIME.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB916
Short Form; Judiciary
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB917
Short Form; Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB918
Short Form; Ethics
RELATING TO ETHICS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB919
Short Form; Penal Code
RELATING TO THE PENAL CODE.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB920
Short Form; Hawaii Constitution
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB921
Short Form; Labor
RELATING TO LABOR.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB922
Short Form; Technology
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB923
Short Form; Public Employment
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to LBT. |
KANUHA |
LBT |
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SB924
Short Form; Public Safety
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB925
Short Form; Public Safety
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB926
Short Form; Military Affairs
RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to PSM. |
KANUHA |
PSM |
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SB927 SD2
DOT; Airports; Air Noise and Safety Task Force; Airports Advisory Council; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes the Air Noise and Safety Task Force. Establishes the Airports Advisory Council. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to adopt administrative rules to designate an airport security area within an airport property. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
TCA, WAM |
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SB928
Short Form; Culture and the Arts
RELATING TO CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
KANUHA |
WLA |
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SB929
Short Form; International Affairs
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
KANUHA |
WLA |
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SB930
Short Form; Water
RELATING TO WATER.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
KANUHA |
WLA |
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SB931
Short Form; Land
RELATING TO LAND.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
KANUHA |
WLA |
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SB932
Short Form; Harbors
RELATING TO HARBORS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
KANUHA |
WLA |
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SB936
Short Form; Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB937
Short Form; State Funds
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB938 SD1
DOTAX; Information Technology Services; Staffing; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires the Department of Taxation to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing an organizational chart and staffing plan and requirements for the Information Technology Services Office. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18 |
KANUHA |
LAB, FIN |
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SB942 SD1 HD1
Landlord; Rent; Application; Proof of Income; Paychecks; Prohibition
RELATING TO RENTAL APPLICATIONS.
Prohibits a landlord from rejecting a rental application solely due to an applicant's inability to provide a recent paycheck. Authorizes the landlord to require the applicant to provide evidence dated within ninety days of the application demonstrating the applicant has sufficient unearned income or liquid assets to cover the rental costs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
MORIWAKI, AQUINO, CHANG, RHOADS |
HSG, CPC |
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SB944 SD2 HD1
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Extension; Partners; Limited Liability Companies
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Clarifies that 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225. |
HASHIMOTO |
HSG, FIN |
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SB952 SD2 HD1
DHS; OWR; Child Welfare System; Diversion and Intervention; Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to design a five-year Child Welfare System Diversion and Intervention Pilot Program to support families and children involved, at risk of involvement, or at risk of reinvolvement with Child Welfare Services. Specifies that the Department of Human Services shall implement and administer the pilot program. Allows the Department to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 876). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HSH, FIN |
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SB955 SD2 HD1
DOH; Judiciary; Penal Code; Fitness-to-Proceed Examinations; Qualified Examiners; Escape From Custody
RELATING TO FITNESS TO PROCEED.
Clarifies who may serve as a qualified examiner in a fitness-to-proceed examination. Clarifies the term of commitment for a defendant being held at a hospital or mental health facility for a fitness-to-proceed examination. Reduces the number of qualified examiners required for a fitness-to-proceed examination in a felony case from 3 to 1. Establishes a reduced penalty, except in certain circumstances, for a person who commits the offense of escape in the second degree while in the custody of the Director of Health. Sunsets the amendments related to fitness-to-proceed examinations on 12/31/26. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Souza voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
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SB957 SD1
DOH; Overdose Prevention Centers; Establishment; Overdose Prevention Center Oversight Committee
RELATING TO OVERDOSE PREVENTION.
Establishes and provides criteria for overdose prevention centers, including standards for the Department of Health to designate certain facilities as overdose prevention centers. Establishes an Overdose Prevention Center Oversight Committee. Provides immunity from state criminal prosecution for certain offenses for persons using a designated overdose prevention center and persons operating a designated overdose prevention center. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KANUHA, Hashimoto |
HHS, WAM/JDC |
HB240 |
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SB958 SD1
DOH Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health for the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project. Establishes three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fevella |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB507 |
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SB961 SD1 HD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Minimum Certification Periods; Elderly Simplified Application Project; Report
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 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO |
HSH, FIN |
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SB963 SD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Ineligible Income; Standard Medical Deduction; Incarcerated Individuals; Pre-release Application Process; Reports; Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act; Drug Felony Ban; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Human Services to: (1) Prorate or exclude certain income from household members who are ineligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in determining SNAP household eligibility and benefit levels; (2) Establish a standardized medical expense deduction option for elderly or disabled household members who incur medical expenses above the federal minimum threshold; (3) Establish a pre-release SNAP application process for individuals who are incarcerated and scheduled for release; and submit annual reports to the Legislature. Specifies that the restriction under federal law prohibiting individuals convicted of certain drug-related felonies from receiving SNAP benefits and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits does not apply in Hawaii. Repeals treatment compliance requirements for TANF benefits. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, AQUINO |
HHS, WAM |
HB687 |
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SB964 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Counties; Waste-to-Energy; Solid Waste Diversion; Sustainable Energy
RELATING TO WASTE-TO-ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to establish a publicprivate partnership to develop a waste-to-energy generating facility in each county having a population below 800,000. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
FEVELLA, Richards, Wakai |
EEP, FIN |
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SB970 SD1
Tax Credit; Businesses; Employees; Public Transportation; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes a tax credit for businesses that pay the public transportation costs of employees. Applies to counties having populations of 700,000 or more. Applies for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024 but not beginning after 12/31/2029. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS |
TCA/EIG, WAM |
HB577 |
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SB971 SD2
Motor Vehicles; Unlicensed Drivers; Stops; Citations; Towing
RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
Provides that if a law enforcement officer lawfully stops a motor vehicle and the operator is cited for driving without a valid license, the officer shall not permit the operator to resume the use of the motor vehicle. Requires the motor vehicle to be moved by a licensed driver or towed at the owner's expense. Provides that the cited operator is responsible for arranging the operator's transportation from the scene of the stop. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRN, JHA |
HB886 |
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SB975
CIP; 15th Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
WAKAI |
WAM |
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SB976 SD1
Beer; Distilled Spirits; Direct Shipping; Manufacturers
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the Liquor Commission or Liquor Control Adjudication Board of each county to adopt rules and regulations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
WAKAI, AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
CPN/EIG, JDC |
HB1373 |
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SB981 SD1
DBEDT; Study; Minimum Wage; Increases; Impact on Businesses and Other Employers; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Requires the Research and Economic Analysis Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the incremental minimum wage increases pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Wakai |
EDT, WAM |
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SB983 SD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program; Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund; Small Businesses; Reports; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program within the Business Development and Support Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes the Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Special Fund. Requires DBEDT to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes one full-time equivalent business loan officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/19/2025- The committee on WAM. deferred the measure. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
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SB984 SD2 HD1
DOH; Landowners; Runoff; Agricultural Enterprises; Damages; Fines
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Requires a landowner in possession of ten thousand or more acres in the State to be liable for damages and fines arising from runoff originating on the land and entering into state waters. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize enforcement of water pollution control regulations in rural areas where there are existing reports of runoff and other terms of water pollution. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, Richards |
EEP, WAL, JHA |
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SB985 SD1
Gift Cards; Gift Certificates; Consumers; Fraud Prevention; Transparency
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Establishes a new gift card fraud law, under the scope of unfair and deceptive practices law, which requires merchants and third-party gift card resellers to take certain steps to prevent gift card scams. Requires the conspicuous provision of information regarding terms and conditions of gift certificates, regardless of whether the cards are sold in person, electronically, or telephonically. Extends the minimum redemption period for paper gift certificates to four years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
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SB986 SD1
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Governor; Tourism Emergency; Tourism Emergency Special Fund; Transient Accommodations Tax Revenues
RELATED TO TOURISM.
Amends the types of occurrences for which the Hawaii Tourism Authority Board of Directors may request the Governor to declare a tourism emergency. Reduces the minimum balance to be maintained in the Tourism Emergency Special Fund through an allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, Wakai |
EDT, WAM |
HB447 |
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SB989 SD1 HD1
HTDC; Technology Enablement; Project Management Software; Portal; Facilitated Application Process; Small Businesses; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses with technology enablement and develop project management software to simplify the facilitated application process for small businesses. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 874). |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB990
Sexual Assault; Sentencing; Mandatory Minimum
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Requires the court to impose a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment without possibility of parole or probation for a person convicted of a sexual assault offense. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to JDC. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
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SB992 SD1
HTDC; SBIR; MAP; Accelerator and Small Business Training Programs; Economic Diversification; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Requires the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish state goals and implement projects to promote economic diversification through innovation and technology. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds to the Small Business Innovation Research Program, Manufacturing Assistance Program, and Accelerator and Small Business Training Programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
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SB996 SD1
PUC; Renewable Energy; Rate for Electricity Generated from Nonfossil Fuels; Adjustment Mechanisms
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Clarifies that adjustments linked to premium interest rates for high yield credit are just and reasonable. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to include these incremental adjustments to the rate for electricity generated from nonfossil fuels. (SD1) |
(S)
2/3/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
WAKAI, CHANG, Fevella |
EIG, CPN |
HB338 |
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SB997 SD3 HD1
Renewable Energy; Large-Scale Renewable Energy Generation Projects; Labor Standards; Attestation; Declaration
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires an attestation or declaration regarding project labor standards, including adherence to state-approved apprenticeship programs and prevailing wage requirements, for covered large-scale renewable energy generation projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kong, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
WAKAI |
EEP/LAB, CPC, FIN |
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SB998
DAGS; Hawaii First Responders Memorial; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Accounting and General Services to hire a consultant to evaluate potential locations and designs for the Hawaii First Responders Memorial. |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS |
GVO/PSM, WAM |
HB503 |
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SB999 SD1
DLE; Fireworks Control Law; Consumer Fireworks; Asset Forfeiture; Nuisance Abatement; Penalty; Community Education Safety Programs; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Repeals all permissible uses of consumer fireworks by minors. Establishes civil penalties for the use and sale of consumer fireworks, including nuisance abatement proceedings and forfeiture of assets used in the commission of the illegal use or sale of consumer fireworks. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to provide for community safety education programs. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
WAKAI, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
PSM/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1002 SD2 HD2
DLNR; SHPD; Review and Comment; Affordable Housing; Third-Party Consultants; Rules; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract its review of proposed state projects and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants under certain circumstances. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to publish a draft of its proposed rules and later present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 7/1/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
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SB1003 SD1
ADC; Kau; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of a land parcel in Kau for agricultural development. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, RICHARDS |
EDT, WAM |
HB685 |
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SB1011 SD1
State Archives; Hawaii Leadership Awards Program
RELATING TO CULTURE AND ARTS.
Establishes the Hawaii Leadership Awards Program to honor individuals who have made considerable and outstanding contributions to Hawaii and serve as inspirations to others. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C. |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1013
Taxation; Earned Income Tax Credit; Additional Credit for Dependents
RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Authorizes each qualifying individual taxpayer to claim an additional credit if the taxpayer claims any dependent under the age of eighteen. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WAM |
HB183 |
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SB1015
PUC; Retail Service Stations; Gas Dispensing Equipment; Warning Labels; Health; Environment; Climate Change
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires self-service stations to put Public Utilities Commission-approved labels on gas dispensing equipment to advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment. |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
LEE, C. |
AEN, CPN |
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SB1022 SD2 HD1
Animal Endangerment; Pet Animals; Unattended Vehicles; Confinement; Rescue; Immunity
RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
Allows animal control officers, law enforcement officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to retrieve a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, WAKAI, McKelvey, Richards |
AGR, JHA |
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SB1023 SD1 HD1
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Counties; Special Number Plates; Income Tax Check-off; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation and the reproduction of free-roaming cats. Establishes various revenue and fundraising sources for the special fund. Appropriates funds to the counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/11/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CAA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., RHOADS |
AGR, CAA, FIN |
HB547 |
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SB1028 SD1 HD2
Juvenile Justice; Minors; Fees; Fines; Court Costs; Penalties; Prohibited; Community Service
RELATING TO YOUTH FEES AND FINES.
Prohibits the assessment of any fees, fines, or court costs against a person who was adjudicated for an offense committed during the person's minority, or against the person's parent or guardian, and discharges all related debt obligations assessed before the effective date of the Act. Limits court-ordered community service for a minor to no more than seventy-two hours. Repeals certain penalties imposed on parents, guardians, or other persons associated with unaccompanied children in streets and unmarried minors in dance halls. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Wakai |
HSH, JHA |
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SB1031 SD1
Elections; Legislature; Advisory Referendums; Questions; Ballots; General Obligation Bonds
RELATING TO ADVISORY REFERENDUMS.
Authorizes the Legislature to adopt any Concurrent Resolution to propose a non-binding advisory referendum question concerning the issuance of general obligation bonds to the people, who may vote on the question during any general election. Imposes notice, certification, and reporting requirements on the Chief Election Officer. Requires a written explanation for any legislative acts that are contrary to the reported majority vote on the advisory referendum question to be reflected in the legislative record. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1032 SD2 HD1
CSC; Campaign Finance; Foreign Entities; Foreign-influenced Business Entities
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits foreign entities and foreign-influenced business entities from making contributions, expenditures, electioneering communications, or donations for election purposes. Allows every business entity that contributes or expends funds in a state election to certify that the entity is not and will not be a foreign corporation or foreign-influenced business entity if the entity intends to make contributions or expenditures within an election cycle. Specifies that if the conditions that determine whether a business entity qualifies as a foreign‑influenced business entity are held unconstitutional by a final judgment, including all appeals, the Campaign Spending Commission is required to establish revised conditions that are constitutional. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement avowing that no funds were derived from foreign entities or foreign-influenced business entities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Shimizu voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Fevella, Fukunaga |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1033 SD2
Excise Tax; Failure to Sell Excess Single-Family Residences; Housing Downpayment Trust Fund; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an excise tax on certain taxpayers who own excess single-family residences for failure to sell those residences. Establishes and allocates excise tax revenues to the Housing Downpayment Trust Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
LEE, C. |
HSG, FIN |
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SB1034 SD1
Food Service Industry; Food Service Employees; Work Hours; Unpaid Rest Periods
RELATING TO THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY.
Requires employers in the food service industry to allow their employees an unpaid rest period of 30 consecutive minutes for a certain number of consecutive hours of working time. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
LEE, C., RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
LBT, CPN |
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SB1035 SD2 HD2
Consumer Protection; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Live-Event Tickets; Short-Term Lodging; Disclosures; Total Price; Junk Fees
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: offer, display, or advertise the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of live-event tickets or short-term lodging. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
CPC, JHA |
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SB1038 SD1 HD1
Privacy; Personal Information; Security Breach; Notice; Identifier; Specified Data Element
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Adds a definition for "specified data element" and expands the definition of "personal information". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., CHANG, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto |
ECD, CPC |
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SB1040 SD2 HD1
OWR; Medical Debt Acquisition and Forgiveness; Study; Report ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.
Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to conduct a study on the cost and feasibility of establishing a program to acquire and forgive medical debt owed by certain households in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB1042 SD1 HD1
Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes a two-year Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:20 PM; Conference Room 329. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
HLT, FIN |
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SB1043 SD2 HD1
General Excise Tax; Nonprescription Drugs; Reduced Rate
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reduces the general excise tax rate imposed on nonprescription drugs by one half. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, DECOITE, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
HB959 |
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SB1046 SD1
Real Estate Commission; Condominium Associations; Condominiums; Managing Agents; Unit Owners; Reporting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires certain managing agents to notify each unit owner and the Real Estate Commission when a condominium association that the agent manages fails to meet budget and replacement reserves reporting requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/2/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPC |
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SB1050 SD1
Insurance; Captive Insurance Companies; Insurance Commissioner; Certificate of Exemption; Examinations
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to apply to the Insurance Commissioner for certificates of exemption from examination after meeting certain requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, AQUINO, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
CPC |
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SB1056
Landlord-Tenant Code; Rent Increases; Restriction
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Restricts how much and how often a landlord may increase rent over the course of a twelve month period. |
(S)
1/23/2025- Referred to CPN. |
RHOADS, FEVELLA |
CPN |
HB693 |
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SB1057 SD2
Procurement; Public Works Construction; Apprenticeship Agreement; Apprenticeable Trade; Utilization; Subcontractors
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Clarifies that the bid incentive given to bidders for public works construction projects who are parties to an apprenticeship agreement is based on apprenticeable trades utilized, rather than employed, to construct the public works. Requires the bidder and the bidder's subcontractors to be parties to all apprenticeable trades utilized to construct the project for which a state-approved apprenticeship program exists. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
AQUINO |
LAB, FIN |
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SB1061 SD1
Digital Equity; Digital Navigator Pilot Program; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a digital navigator pilot program to offer technical assistance with computers and electronic devices for the members of the public Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
EDT, WAM |
HB935 |
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SB1064 SD2
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Cannabis Cultivator; Licensure; Requirement; Cease and Desist Notice; Penalty; Violations; Affirmative Defense; Conclusive Basis; Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund; Exceptions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Prohibits persons from operating a medical cannabis dispensary or cultivating cannabis without a license from the Department of Health. Prohibits individuals from providing certain services to individuals engaging in unlicensed cannabis operations. Requires the Department of Health to send a cease and desist notice to violators. Establishes criminal penalties. Establishes an affirmative defense for, and a conclusive basis for certain violations. Establishes exceptions. Establishes a cannabis cultivator license to authorize the cultivation and distribution of cannabis plants. Requires the Department of Health to only issue one cannabis cultivator license for each person. Establishes limits on: (1) the number of cannabis cultivator licenses the Department of Health may issue; (2) the maximum size of plant canopy for indoor and outdoor cultivations for each cannabis cultivator license; and (3) the maximum plant count of mature cannabis plants for each cannabis cultivator license. Authorizes expenditures from the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund to fund programs for the mitigation and abatement of nuisances relating to chapter 329D, HRS. Appropriates funds out of the Medical Cannabis Registry and Regulation Special Fund for the Department of Attorney General to enforce, and mitigate nuisances relating to, chapter 329D, HRS. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
AQUINO |
HLT, JHA, FIN |
HB953 |
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SB1067 SD1
DOH; Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund; Beverage Dealers; Redemption Centers; Refillable Beverage Containers; Regional Centers; Reverse Vending Machine Pilot Program
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
Repeals certain exemptions for beverage dealers from the requirement to operate redemption centers and amends the types of containers they must accept for redemption. Allows the establishment of regional centers for the redemption of refillable beverage containers but not as substitutes for dealers' means to receive deposit beverage containers. Requires the Department of Health to establish a Reverse Vending Machine Pilot Program to use the Deposit Beverage Container Deposit Special Fund to provide grants to deploy reverse vending machines. Establishes eligibility standards to receive grants from the Department of Health to deploy reverse vending machines. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
HHS/AEN, WAM/CPN |
HB786 |
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SB1068 SD1
HSEO; Statewide Environmental Assessment; Slim-Hole Resource Characterization Program; Reports; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a statewide environmental assessment for, and subsequently administer, a Slim-Hole Resource Characterization Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/5/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
EIG, WAM |
HB349 |
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SB1070 SD1
Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Dieticians; Physician Assistants; Social Workers; Residency Programs; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee; Director of Health
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing "primary care" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds dieticians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
HHS, CPN/WAM |
HB303 |
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SB1071 SD1
Energy Financing; Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund; Underserved Ratepayers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY FINANCING.
Authorizes the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund to be used to provide financial assistance to underserved ratepayers, in addition to other eligible borrowers. Appropriates funds into and out of the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
EIG, WAM |
HB977 |
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SB1074 SD2 HD2
Environmental Assessment; Commercial Activities; Temporary Exemption; Challenge; Permits
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Allows an activity or operation that is permitted or authorized under the ocean recreation and coastal areas program chapter and renewed within twelve months preceding the initiation of proceedings to determine whether the activity or operation is subject to environmental review, to continue operation for one year while the appropriate agency makes the determination and conducts any necessary environmental review. Allows a person with oversight of the activity or operation to renew the appropriate permits while under the environmental review process. Sunsets 6/30/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/21/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 754). |
INOUYE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
EEP/WAL, JHA |
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SB1076 SD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Capital Advancement Contracts; Reports
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the caps for the total contract value for any one Capital Advancement Contract (CAC) and the total aggregate value of CACs in a fiscal year entered into by the Department of Transportation with private parties for harbor improvements. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1081 SD1
B&F; Legislative Budget Office; Fiscal Analysis; Feasibility Study; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE BUDGET OFFICE.
Requires the Department of Budget and Finance to conduct a feasibility study on the associated costs of establishing and implementing a Legislative Budget Office. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the Office of the Legislative Analyst. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
INOUYE |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB1082
Wai ʻŌpae; ʻŌpae ʻUla; Anchialine Pool Ecosystems; Conservation; State Shrimp
RELATING TO THE STATE SHRIMP.
Establishes the ‘ōpae ‘ula as the state shrimp to protect anchialine pool ecosystems throughout Hawaii. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA/AEN. |
INOUYE |
WLA/AEN |
HB345 |
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SB1083 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Maintenance Dredging; Budget Request; Port Infrastructure; State Small Boat Harbors; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include line-item funding for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbor facilities in its annual budget request. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
INOUYE |
WAL, FIN |
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SB1084 SD1
DLNR; DAR; Aquatic Resources; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to establish positions within the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL, WAM |
HB913 |
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SB1085 SD1
DOA; DHHL; Pilot Program; Panaewa Agricultural Park; Panaewa Farm Lots; EIS; Non-Potable Water Wells; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a pilot program within the Department of Agriculture to determine feasibility and prepare an environmental impact statement to drill non-potable water wells on individual parcels at Panaewa agricultural park and Panaewa farm lots. Requires DOA to consult and coordinate with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the location and distribution of water from the wells before and after the completion of the EIS. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1365 |
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SB1086 SD1
Irrigation Systems; CIP; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to finance capital improvement projects for irrigation systems. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB783 |
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SB1088
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; Electric Vehicle-ready Parking Stalls; Affordable Housing; Rebates; HHFDC
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Richards |
EIG/TCA, WAM |
HB346 |
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SB1091 SD1
DAGS; Comptroller; DHRD; Telework; Assessment; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REMOTE WORK ASSESSMENTS.
Requires the Comptroller, in coordination with the Department of Human Resources Development, to periodically assess telework-eligible allocations of employees of certain state executive branch departments and agencies. Requires the first assessment and notification to be completed by 6/30/2026. Establishes a position within the Department of Accounting and General Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
GVO/LBT, WAM |
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SB1092 SD1
DAGS; DOT; Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization; State Employees; Commuting; Transportation Demand Management Program; Planning; Positions; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation to develop a plan for a Comprehensive Transportation Demand Management Program to reduce vehicle emissions and miles traveled by single-occupancy vehicles. Establishes two permanent full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) co-administrator positions, one in the Department of Accounting and General Services and one in the Department of Transportation. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C. |
GVO/TCA, WAM |
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SB1096 SD1
License Plate Flipping Device; Prohibition; Fine; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO LICENSE PLATES.
Prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle with, possession, purchase, installation, sale, offer for sale, or distribution of license plate flipping devices. Establishes a $2,000 fine for each separate violation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
LEE, C., CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Wakai |
TRN, JHA |
HB543 |
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SB1099 HD1
Important Agricultural Lands; LUC; County Lands; State Lands
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate county or state lands as important agricultural lands, and adopt maps for the designated lands, in counties that fail to identify and recommend important agricultural lands by 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/15/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789). |
DELA CRUZ |
WAL, AGR, JHA |
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SB1100 SD2 HD2
DOA; Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Deputy Director of Biosecurity; Quarantine; Import; Plants; Animals; Biosecurity Emergencies; Biosecurity Program; Invasive Species Dashboard; Pest Management Plans; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Part I: Renames the Department of Agriculture to the "Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity". Renames the Board of Agriculture to the "Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity" and amends the composition of the Board. Part II: Establishes and appropriates funds for a Deputy Director of Biosecurity. Part III: Changes references to the plant and animal declaration form to the "biosecurity form". Part IV: Authorizes and specifies conditions under which the Department may declare a biosecurity emergency, during which the Department and Governor may take certain actions to prevent the establishment or spread of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms. Authorizes the Chairperson of the Board to quarantine an area under certain conditions. Broadens the objectives and general actions of the Biosecurity Program. Part V: Requires the Department to establish and regularly update an invasive species dashboard. Authorizes pest management plans to address, contain, or eradicate pests. Part VI: Appropriates funds for positions for the Department. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
DELA CRUZ, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, C., MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB1101
Laulau Day; May 1
RELATING TO LAULAU DAY.
Designates May 1 of each year as "Laulau Day" in the State. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Re-Referred to WLA. |
DELA CRUZ |
WLA |
HB957 |
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SB1109
Environmental Review Process; Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS.
Repeals the definition of "finding of no significant impact". Defines "finding of completion of environmental disclosure process". Makes conforming amendments. |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
FUKUNAGA, RICHARDS |
AEN, JDC |
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SB1111 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Statistics Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program in statute. Appropriates funds for the Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, MCKELVEY |
AEN, WAM |
HB858 |
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SB1117 SD2 HD2
Department of Transportation; Rebate; Electric Mobility Device Subaccount; Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program; Electric Motorcycles; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits a person from operating a moped or electric motorcycle in certain areas designated for bicycles. Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Device Rebate Program. Expands eligibility for the rebate program and amends the maximum rebate amounts. Reduces the deadline to submit an application to six months from the date of purchase. Requires applicants who are enrolled in a school, community college, or university to demonstrate a financial need to be eligible for an additional assistance rebate. Exempts certain class 3 electric bicycles from registration requirements. Establishes a cap for the Electric Mobility Device subaccount and requirements for transferring funds into the subaccount. Amends the age requirement for required helmet use from 16 to 18 years of age. Prohibits a person under the age of fifteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Establishes rules for electric bicycle operation. Allows use of electric bicycles on public sidewalks, subject to certain conditions. Prohibits individuals under 18 years of age from operating an electric motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. Changes the term "motor scooter" to "motor-driven vehicle". Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
LEE, C., Richards |
TRN, CPC/JHA, FIN |
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SB1120 SD1 HD1
DOT; Clean Fuel Standard; Greenhouse Gases; Alternative Fuels; Feasibility Study; Rules
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study on implementing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires, no later than 1/1/2028, the Department of Transportation to adopt rules governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
LEE, C., CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Richards |
TRN, EEP, FIN |
HB1304 |
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SB1123
State Highway Modernization and Safety Council; Vehicle Safety Standards; Motor Vehicles; Report
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the State Highway Modernization and Safety Council to conduct a thorough evaluation of vehicle characteristics and develop a set of standards to identify high-risk vehicles. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
LEE, C., CHANG, Elefante |
TCA, CPN |
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SB1124 SD1
Department of Taxation; Retail Delivery Safety Fee; Retailers; Exemptions; Safe Routes to School Special Fund
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes the retail delivery safety fee of 50 cents to be imposed on a retailer for each transaction involving a non-food item retail delivery in the State. Allows the retailer to transfer the fee to the purchaser. Creates certain exemptions. Requires the Director of Taxation to deposit the collected fees into the Safe Routes to School Program Special Fund. Allows the Director of Taxation to deposit collected fees that cover the administration of the retail delivery safety fee into the state general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
LEE, C., CHANG |
TCA, CPN/WAM |
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SB1128 SD1
Property Insurance; Claims for Additional Living Expenses; Homeowners Insurance Policies; States of Emergency
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes requirements for insurers relating to claims for additional living expenses under homeowners insurance policies, including situations where losses are incurred during a state of emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1129 SD1
Insurance Commissioner; Working Group; Risk Transfer Market Mechanisms; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires the Insurance Commissioner to convene a working group to identify, assess, and recommend certain risk transfer market mechanisms. Requires annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1130 SD1
GET; Exemption; Construction Rebuilding Materials; Reconstruction; Disaster Recovery; Federally Declared Disaster Areas; Third Party Certification Issuance
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts from the state general excise tax the sales and gross proceeds from sales of construction rebuilding materials for residential and commercial properties in federally declared disaster areas. Applies only to rebuilding materials purchased between 7/1/2025 and 12/31/2028. Requires a third party to issue the certification for projects qualifying for the exemption for disaster construction rebuilding materials. Sunsets on 12/31/2028. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
PSM, WAM |
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SB1133 SD2
Counties; Ordinance; Rental Unit Price Control; Income Tax Credit; Residential Landlords; Long-Term Lease
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes certain counties to establish a rental unit price ceiling ordinance that prohibits a landlord from increasing the rental price of a dwelling unit at a rate that exceeds the percentage calculated and published by the county based on changes in the applicable Consumer Price Index. Beginning 8/1/2025, requires certain counties to annually calculate and publish the maximum rate at which a landlord may increase the rental price of a dwelling unit during the immediately succeeding twelve-month period. Establishes a nonrefundable Long-Term Residential Lease Tax Credit for taxpayers who own and lease a dwelling unit located in a county that has adopted a rental unit price ceiling ordinance to a person as the person's principal residence in the State pursuant to a lease agreement of a term of one year or longer. Allows the tax credit to be carried forward for up to three taxable years. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HSG/ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
MCKELVEY |
HSG/ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB1137 SD1
Insurance; Rate Changes; Notice
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires insurers to notify policyholders of rate changes at least 30 days before the effective date of the rate change. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPC |
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SB1140 SD1
DCCA; Residential Property Insurance; High-Risk Areas; Insurer of Last Resort
RELATING TO INSURANCE OF LAST RESORT.
Establishes the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Program, which shall be established in and administered by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to ensure that residents in high-risk areas can purchase affordable and comprehensive property insurance coverage for their residential properties. Authorizes the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to issue revenue bonds in amounts authorized by the Legislature, in which case the Premium Stabilization Fund shall be established by the Director. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, Richards |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1141 SD1
Property Insurance; Insured Losses; Catastrophic Disasters; Mandatory Coverage; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INSURANCE PROTECTIONS.
Requires insurers offering homeowners insurance policies to comply with certain minimum requirements in cases of losses of owner-occupied residences due to a catastrophic disaster. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, Richards |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1142 SD1 HD1
Mortgage Servicers; Destroyed and Damaged Residential Real Estate; Disbursement of Insurance Proceeds
RELATING TO INSURANCE PROCEEDS.
Requires mortgage servicers to comply with certain requirements regarding the disbursement of insurance proceeds for residential real estate that has been destroyed or damaged. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829). |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1149 SD1
AG; Hate Crimes; Reporting; Agencies; Training
RELATING TO HATE CRIMES.
Defines "reported hate crime". Requires reporting of all possible reported hate crimes to appropriate authorities, including consistent documentation and analysis of such incidents. Requires law enforcement officers to receive annual training to identify, investigate, and document hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Requires the Attorney General to establish or update guidelines, protocols, and training materials for the reporting and investigation of hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(H)
3/11/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO, RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB614 |
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SB1150 SD1
Gender-Affirming Health Care Services; Protections; Child Custody
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services. Clarifies jurisdiction under the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving children who obtain gender-affirming health care services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., HASHIMOTO |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB615 |
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SB1158 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Controlled-environment Agriculture; Research and Demonstration Facility GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONTROLLED-ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for the development of a controlled-environment agriculture research and demonstration facility at the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Magoon research and teaching site in Manoa, Oahu. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
HB1184 |
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SB1159
Octopus Aquaculture; Prohibition
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Prohibits certain octopus aquaculture. |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
AEN, JDC |
HB365 |
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SB1160 SD2
Event Ticket Sales Practices; Ticket Scalping; Prohibited; Ticket Brokers; Repeal
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits the sale of tickets at higher price than the original price charged by the primary venue ticket provider for events held in the State. Repeals provisions relating to ticket brokers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
LEE, C., RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Inouye |
CPC, JHA |
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SB1162
Cash-Only Transactions; Prohibition; Credit Cards; Debit Cards; Business Transactions; Convenience Fee
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits a business from requiring cash-only payments on transactions of $25 or more. Authorizes businesses to include any actual convenience fees for credit card or debit card transactions. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN. |
LEE, C. |
CPN |
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SB1166 SD2
HPIA; Property Insurance; Subrogation Claims; Property and Casualty Insurance Rate Regulation; Climate Change
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to file and litigate subrogation claims against responsible parties for claims paid by the insurer for losses resulting from climate disasters and extreme weather attributable to climate change. Establishes a new, specific cause of action that allows insurers and injured parties to file claims against a responsible party for damages resulting from climate disasters, extreme weather attributable to climate change, and other long-term changes in the climate system. Requires insurance rates to account for any proceeds from subrogation or civil claims against a responsible party. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
LEE, C. |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB1169 SD1
HHFDC; DURF; Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program; Affordable Housing; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five-year community land trust equity pilot program to provide community land trusts with a line of credit to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for low- to moderate-income households and report to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the establishment of the pilot program. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
HOU, WAM |
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SB1171 SD1
DOA; Rules; Fine Mesh Nets; Free Net Program; Monofilament Netting; Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish rules allowing the sale and distribution of fine mesh nets in the State to protect plants from invasive species. Requires DOA to establish a program to provide certain monofilament netting free of charge to the public to slow the growth and spread of coconut rhinoceros beetles in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1173 SD1
Elections; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures; Fee
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Imposes a fee on the total amount of independent expenditures made by a noncandidate committee during an election period. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1175 SD1
Procurement; Past Performance Database; Project Performance Assessment; Annual Maintenance; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Adds state contractor's performance assessment to information required to be included in the past performance database maintained by the State Procurement Office. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIM, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, WAKAI, Richards |
GVO, WAM |
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SB1185 SD1 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture a working group to review and make recommendations on amending or repealing unnecessary or obsolete laws pertaining to agriculture. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
GABBARD, AQUINO, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AGR, FIN |
HB782 |
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SB1187 SD1
DOA; Biosecurity; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for permanent positions in agricultural biosecurity established by Act 231, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, and various biosecurity programs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
AEN, WAM |
HB775 |
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SB1200 SD1
HHFDC; Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program; Advisory Council; Workforce Housing; Permitting; Affordable Housing; Position; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an Advisory Council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Establishes a position. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
HOU, WAM |
HB1317 |
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SB1201 SD1
Wildfire Recovery Fund; Securitization
RELATING TO WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Wildfire Recovery Fund. Allows securitization for electric utilities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS |
CPN/EIG, WAM |
HB982 |
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SB1205 SD1
Executive Branch; State Departments, Offices, and Agencies; Organization; Reports
RELATING TO STATE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION.
Requires state executive branch departments, offices, and other agencies to comply with directive number 19-02, Hawaii Administrative Directives, as extended by directive number 23-01, Hawaii Administrative Directives. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
GVO, WAM |
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SB1212 SD1
Real Estate Commission; Membership; Requirements; Professional Engineers; Architects
RELATING TO THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION.
Requires at least two members of the Real Estate Commission to be licensed professional engineers or architects engaged in business in the State for three years immediately preceding the appointment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
CPC |
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SB1217 SD1
JABSOM; Faculty and Staff Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO POSITIONS AT THE JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine for faculty positions in the fields of cardiovascular biology, tropical medicine, and quantitative health biostatistics, and an environmental health and safety officer staff position. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HRE, WAM |
HB718 |
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SB1225 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; General Elections; Amendment Process; Tallying; Votes (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY THAT THE STANDARD FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE IS A MAJORITY OF ALL THE VOTES TALLIED UPON THE QUESTION.
Proposes to amend article XVII, section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution regarding the standard for ratification of a constitutional amendment proposed by the Legislature, to require that a majority of all the votes tallied upon the question be a "yes" vote, and not include blank, spoiled, and over votes in determining whether a majority was reached. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kong, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (7) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1226 SD1
DLE; DOT; Illegal Fireworks; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to submit reports to the Legislature on implementation of the Shipping Container Inspection Program. Exempts employees of the Department of Transportation and DLE from personal liability under certain conditions. Requires any damages to container goods be borne by the State. Requires DLE and DOT to designate a site outside of the immediate port area to conduct inspections. Require the DLE to secure all illegal goods. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TCA/PSM, WAM |
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SB1228 SD1
Judiciary; Child Welfare System; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes a working group for legal services for youth in the child welfare system within the Judiciary. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, San Buenaventura |
HHS/JDC, WAM |
HB900, HB1381 |
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SB1229 SD2 HD1
HHFDC; DURF; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program; Interim Financing
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Extends the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program to 6/30/2030. Gives preference to for-sale housing development projects developed under governmental assistance programs approved by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Received notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 880). |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, Richards |
HSG, FIN |
HB744 |
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SB1230 SD2
Department of Agriculture; Department of Health; Food Donation; Charitable, Religious, or Nonprofit Organizations; Wild Game; Axis Deer
RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.
Exempts the donation of wild game meat, including axis deer, by a hunter for the use or distribution by a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization to needy persons from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of meat. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to AGR, HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
HASHIMOTO |
AGR, HLT, JHA |
HB1334 |
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SB1232 SD2 HD1
UH; DOH; DHHL; University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center; New Wastewater Technology Testing Pilot Program; Wastewater Systems; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes a 3-year New Wastewater Technology Testing Pilot Program within the University of Hawaii Water Resources Research Center to test and evaluate new wastewater technology systems. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/20/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ |
HED, EEP, FIN |
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SB1233 SD1
DHRD; State Internship and Workforce Development Act; State Internship and Workforce Development Program; Internships; Public Service; State Departments and Agencies; Workforce Development; Vacancies; Shortages; Experience; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes within the Department of Human Resources Development the State Internship and Workforce Development Program. Establishes positions within the Department. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ |
LBT, WAM |
HB1211 |
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SB1234 SD2
Intergovernmental Agreements; Partnerships; Executive and Administrative Departments and Agencies; Authorization; Report
RELATING TO GOVERNMENTAL EFFICIENCY.
Authorizes executive and administrative departments and agencies to enter into intergovernmental and partnership agreements with private sector entities, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental bodies. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to ECD, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
DELA CRUZ |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
HB1292 |
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SB1235 SD1
HHFDC; Government Employee Housing; Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund; Affordable Rental Housing; Leasehold; Rent-to-Own; For-Sale Units; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the Government Employee Housing Program. Establishes the Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund. Clarifies eligibility for the Government Housing Revolving Fund and Government Employee Housing Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
HOU/LBT, WAM |
HB1298 |
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SB1243 SD1
Medical and Surgery; License; Qualifications; Foreign Medical Graduates; Alternative Qualifications; Fellowship
RELATING TO FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES.
Allows foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery to substitute one year of required medical training or experience in a hospital with one year of fellowship training where the parent program or hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, CPN |
HB1430 |
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SB1244 SD1
Privately-Owned Roadways; Fuel Tax; State Tax
RELATING TO ROADS.
Allows for a percentage of general excise and fuel taxes generated by the counties to be used for maintenance of private roadways that are open to the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1246 SD1
DOH; Reproductive Health Care; Mifepristone; Stockpile; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Directs the Department of Health to purchase and store a 1 year supply of mifepristone by working with 1 or more pharmacies in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHS, WAM |
HB866 |
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SB1248
Cranston Duke Pia Act; Self-Protection; Deadly Force; Duty to Retreat; Stand Your Ground Law; Agricultural Land
RELATING TO THE CRANSTON DUKE PIA ACT.
Establishes that, in certain circumstances, an actor rightfully present on agricultural lands may exercise deadly force with a right to stand the actor's ground and not retreat. |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
RICHARDS, GABBARD, Wakai |
AEN, JDC |
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SB1250 SD1 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FARM TO FAMILIES.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature prior to the Regular Sessions of 2026 and 2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
HB428 |
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SB1254
UH; BOR; RCUH; Membership; Qualifications
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Prohibits active employees of the University of Hawaii and the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii from serving on the Board of Regents. |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz, Richards |
HRE, JDC |
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SB1255 SD1
UIPA; Transparency; Government Records; Government Function Contracts; Contractors; Record Retention and Access Requirements; Public Access
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
Amends the Uniform Information Practices Act to require each contract to perform a government function to expressly require the contractor to retain records in accordance with the retention schedule of the agency and provide the agency with access to all records subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act; define "government function" and "trade secret"; clarify that "government record" includes information that is created, received, maintained, or used by a private person in performance of a government function contract; and prohibit agencies from denying a request for access to records of a contractor used in the performance of a government function on the basis of trade secret or other proprietary information. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Dela Cruz |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1256
Restaurants; Mandatory Gratuity Service Charge; Party Size; Limit; Notification
RELATING TO SERVICE CHARGES.
Prohibits restaurants from imposing a mandatory gratuity service charge for the sale of food or beverage services unless the party includes ten or more customers, the service charge does not exceed eighteen per cent, and the customer is notified of the service charge. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN. |
KIM (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB852 |
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SB1257 SD1 HD1
Agricultural Crimes Task Force; Offense of Agricultural Crime; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL CRIME.
Establishes a permanent Agricultural Crimes Task Force to address the issue of agricultural crime in the State. Establishes the offense of agricultural crime to increase penalties for committing certain property crimes on agricultural property. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB1260 SD1
Agroecological and Climate-Smart Farming Practices Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes an agroecological and climate-smart farming practices tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1266 SD1
DLNR; Inter-Division Program; Burial Sites; Relocation; Coastal Erosion; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Establishes an inter-division program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources consisting of certain agencies to address the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites or ‘iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed by coastal erosion. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
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SB1267 SD1
OPSD; DLNR; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; UH; Membership; Transfer
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Transfers the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes. Removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the Commission. Adds a representative from the University of Hawaii to the Commission. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB1269 SD1 HD2
DBEDT; Geothermal Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for continued exploration and identification of geothermal resources and commercial viability for utility-scale geothermal production in counties with a population of less than 300,000, with certain limitations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851). |
INOUYE |
EEP/ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB1272 SD1
DOT; Towing Authority; Tow Trucks; Towing License; Towing operations; Vehicle Immobilization Devices; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TOWING.
Requires towing truck operators to obtain a towing license. Establishes the Towing Authority within the Department of Transportation to issue towing licenses and regulate towing operations. Prohibits the act of vehicle mobilization without a valid towing license. Prohibits the counties from enacting ordinances that provide less consumer protections than state law. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA |
TCA/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB1276 SD1 HD1
Roasted Coffee; False Labeling; Fines
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
KANUHA, CHANG, KIDANI, Wakai |
AGR, CPC, JHA |
HB1291 |
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SB1278 SD1 HD1
General Excise Tax; Exemption; American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; Restaurant Revitalization Fund; Department of Taxation; Notification; Refund
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Exempts from the state general excise tax any grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund by an eligible business pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Requires the Department of Taxation to notify all taxpayers eligible for refunds of any state general excise tax paid for grants received from the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund of their eligibility and requires taxpayers to file refund claims no later than six months following notification. Requires any state general excise taxes paid by eligible businesses for Restaurant Revitalization Fund grants to be refunded to the taxpayer. Effective 7/1/3000. Applies retroactively to 3/11/2021. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
AQUINO, FEVELLA, KIDANI, WAKAI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
ECD, FIN |
HB937 |
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SB1279 SD2 HD1
Telepharmacy; Pharmacists; Medically Underserved Patients
RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
Authorizes a registered pharmacist under contract with a covered entity for purposes of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to supervise the filling or receipt of a prescription via telehealth in certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
AQUINO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HLT, CPC |
HB561 |
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SB1283
HHFDC; Emergency Home Loan Assistance Revolving Fund; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Emergency Home Loan Assistance Revolving Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes terms for loans issued from the Revolving Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C., GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
HOU, WAM |
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SB1284 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Due Process; Equal Protection; Discrimination (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 1, SECTION 5, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit discrimination against a person because of ethnicity, age, disability, religion, national ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C., KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB1285 SD2 HD1
ADLRO; Automatic License Revocation; Impaired Driving; Penalties
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Amends the administrative process at the Administrative Driver's License Revocation Office. Establishes a tiered administration revocation period of a driver's license for those arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/28/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, C., RHOADS |
TRN, JHA |
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SB1286 SD1
Data Privacy; Driver Data; Personal Information; Consumer Protection; Disclosures; Unfair and Deceptive Practices; Motor Vehicles
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Prohibits the collection, sale, or disclosure of any driver data that is obtained by a motor vehicle or other connected car service, feature, or application to any third-party without the explicit consent of the owner or lessee of the vehicle. Designates exemptions. Requires any disclosure notification for any data collection to be clear and conspicuous. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/25/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
LEE, C., AQUINO, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
TCA, CPN |
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SB1287 SD2
DLIR; Food, Beverage, and Service Establishments; Transparency; Tips; Allocation; Disclosure; Payment of Wages; Compensation
RELATING TO TRANSPARENCY.
Requires under the State's wage compensation laws that food, beverage, and service establishments that accept tips and employ tipped employees post signs that include language explaining their tip allocation practices and the contact information for the Wage Standards Division of the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Wage and Hours Division of the United States Department of Labor. Establishes back wages and penalties as available remedies for employees in the event of a violation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/13/2025- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, C. |
LAB, CPC |
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SB1289 SD1
Moving Violations; Traffic Abstract; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Limits moving violations arising from the operation of a motor vehicle that appear on traffic abstracts to those that resulted in convictions. Requires the Traffic and Emergency Period Violations Bureaus to remove all dismissed moving violations not resulting in a conviction from certified abstracts. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
DECORTE, Wakai |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
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SB1293 SD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Liability; Damages; Amount; Attorney Fees; Federally Declared Disaster Area
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Provides the amount of recovery for tenants who prevail in civil suits for a landlord's violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code concerning a dwelling unit within an area that was a federally declared disaster area as of 8/8/2023. Provides for reasonable attorneys' fees and recovery for the cost of the suit. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1303 SD1
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Loan Program; Loan Limits; Interest Rates; Credit Denials; Line of Credit; Import Replacement Crop Loans; Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Updates the Agricultural Loan Program by lowering interest rates, increasing and standardizing loan limits, and reducing the number of credit denials. Authorizes the Program to issue lines of credit. Creates a new class of loans to encourage large scale agriculture of import replacement crops grown for the Farm to State Program. Appropriates funds into and out of the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB984 |
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SB1306 SD1
State Procurement Automation Special Fund; Chief Procurement Officers; School Facilities Authority
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes a Procurement Automation System Special Fund. Designates the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority as the Chief Procurement Officer for the School Facilities Authority. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB987 |
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SB1308 SD1
DAGS; Plans; Land Survey; Subdivision; Maps
RELATING TO PLANS.
Removes outdated requirements for plans filed with the registrar's office; updates the statutory fee schedule to reflect those adopted in chapter 40 of title 3, HAR; grants additional discretion to the Department of Accounting and General Services to approve the format of plans; and updates permissible drawing scales used in plans. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
HB989 |
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SB1309 SD1
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. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB990 |
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SB1310 SD1
ATG; Criminal History Record Checks
RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.
Deletes the term "agent of the contractor" in sections 28-17 and 846-2.7, HRS. Clarifies that contractors, contractor's employees, and subcontractors who have access to federal tax information held by the Department of the Attorney General may be subject to fingerprint-based background checks. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB991 |
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SB1312 SD1 HD1
Penal Code; Offenses Against Public Health and Morals; Sex Trafficking; Promoting Prostitution
RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.
Clarifies and updates the sex trafficking and promoting prostitution criminal offense statutes by clarifying the definition of "profits from prostitution" and making technical and other housekeeping amendments. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, JHA |
HB993 |
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SB1313
Penal Code; Promoting Pornography for Minors; Written Information
RELATING TO THE OFFENSE OF PROMOTING PORNOGRAPHY FOR MINORS.
Authorizes the offense of Promoting Pornography for Minors to be instituted by written information. |
(S)
2/4/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB994 |
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SB1314
ATG; Firearms; Reporting
RELATING TO FIREARMS REPORTING.
Amends the annual reporting requirements imposed on the Department of the Attorney General and the chief of police of each county regarding licenses to carry firearms. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB995 |
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SB1315 SD1
Joint and Several Liability; Repeal; Government Entities; Highway-Related Civil Actions
RELATING TO ABOLITION OF JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY FOR GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN HIGHWAY-RELATED CIVIL ACTIONS.
Abolishes joint and several liability for government entities in claims and cases relating to the maintenance and design of highways. Makes government entities liable only for the percentage share of the damages actually attributable. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB996 |
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SB1316 SD1 HD2
Penal Code; Fees, Fines, and Restitution; Collections; Consequences of Nonpayment; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COURT-ORDERED PAYMENTS.
Requires the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent court-ordered fees, fines, sanctions, and court costs. Repeals the authority of the Judiciary to contract with a collection agency or licensed attorney to collect delinquent restitution. Expressly allows courts to specify a period of time or installments for payment of fees and restitution. Requires district courts to hold payment compliance hearings once per year or as soon as practicable, until all fees, fines, and restitution are fully paid, and requires a defendant in district court to appear and show cause if the defendant fails to pay in full within a time specified by the court or fails to pay three consecutive installments. Makes conforming amendments to related statutes. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 829). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB997 |
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SB1317
Citations; Misdemeanor; Petty Misdemeanor; Violation
RELATING TO CONTENTS OF CITATIONS.
Clarifies that the omission of certain information or any error in a citation does not constitute ground for dismissal of a charge or for reversal of a conviction, if the omission or error did not prejudice the defendant. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB998 |
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SB1320 SD1
Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund Established; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS RELATED TO THE MAUI WILDFIRES.
Establishes the Maui Wildfires Settlement Trust Fund to be administered by the Attorney General. Appropriates funds to fund the settlement of claims related to the 2023 Maui wildfires. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1001 |
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SB1321 SD2
Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Oversight Coordinator
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.
Beginning July 1, 2025, extends the term of the Oversight Coordinator for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Clarifies that the Oversight Coordinator has the general authority to inspect agencies and correctional facilities without notice. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
HB1002 |
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SB1323 SD2 HD2 CD1
Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (Modified); Advance Health Care Directives; Advance Mental Health Care Directives
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace existing chapters related to advance health care directives and advance mental health care directives. (CD1) |
(H)
4/30/2025- Recommitted to Conference committee as amended in CD 1 with none voting no and Representative(s) Cochran, Hussey excused. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1004 |
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SB1324 SD2 HD1
Fireworks; Adjudication; Criminal Offenses; Penalties; Infractions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes an adjudication system and procedures to process fireworks infractions. Amends multiple definitions and penalties for fireworks offenses, including heightened penalties if another person suffers substantial bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death as a result of the fireworks offenses. Establishes various criminal offenses and penalties related to fireworks or articles pyrotechnics. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1005 |
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SB1325 SD1
ADC; Enterprise; Definition; Agricultural Tourism
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Defines the term "agricultural tourism" and includes it in the definition of "enterprise" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support farming businesses engaged in agricultural tourism. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDT, WAM |
HB1006 |
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SB1331 SD1
OPSD; Land Study Bureau Soil Rating System; Soils; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LAND STUDY BUREAU SOIL RATING SYSTEM.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in coordination with other agencies, to update the soil data used in the land study bureau soil rating system and create a mechanism for regular soil data updates. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1012 |
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SB1333 SD1
County Surcharge on State Tax; Regional Infrastructure
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Authorizes the use of county surcharge revenues for transportation and housing infrastructure in counties having a population of 500,000 or less. Authorizes counties that have previously adopted a surcharge on state tax ordinance after July 1, 2015, to amend the uses of the surcharge. Extends the period within which a county with a population of 500,000 or less may collect a surcharge on state tax, under certain conditions, to 12/31/2047. Authorizes cost-sharing with private or other public developers for housing infrastructure projects funded by surcharge revenues. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB1014 |
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SB1335 SD1
OPSD; Integrated Land Use Study; Civil Service; Exemption; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INTEGRATED LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct an integrated land use study for the use of lands within the agricultural districts. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) planner position. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1016 |
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SB1336
Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Repeal
RELATING TO THE GREENHOUSE GAS SEQUESTRATION TASK FORCE.
Repeals the Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force. |
(S)
2/10/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG, JDC |
HB1017 |
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SB1337 SD1 HD1
Stadium Authority; Quorum Requirements
RELATING TO THE STADIUM AUTHORITY.
Clarifies requirements to establish a quorum to do business and validate acts of the Stadium Authority. (HD1) |
(H)
4/3/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1018 |
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SB1338 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Renewable Energy; Energy Storage; Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program; Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Investment Capital Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LONG DURATION CLEAN ENERGY STORAGE.
Renames the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen Program to the Hawaii Renewable Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Program (Program). Amends the required activities of the Program, including conducting engineering and economic evaluations of potential locations for long duration clean energy storage and pumped storage hydroelectric projects. Renames the Hydrogen Investment Special Fund to the Hydrogen and Long Duration Clean Energy Storage Investment Capital Special Fund. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG/EDT, WAM |
HB1019 |
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SB1339 SD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Establishes a statewide underground water and carbon sequestration resource characterization program via slim hole bores and a related statewide environmental assessment. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
HB1020 |
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SB1345 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1, BU-2, BU-3, BU-4, BU-8, BU-9, BU-10, BU-13, and BU-14; Emergency Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Units (1), (2), (3), (4), (8), (9), (10), (13), and (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
2/10/2025- Received from Governor re: Recommended for Immediate Passage (Gov. Msg. No. 3). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1026 |
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SB1346 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1027 |
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SB1347 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-2; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1028 |
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SB1348 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-3; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1029 |
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SB1349 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-4; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1030 |
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SB1350 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-5; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1031 |
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SB1351 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-6; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1032 |
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SB1352 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-7; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1033 |
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SB1353 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-8; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1034 |
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SB1354 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-9; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1035 |
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SB1355 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-10; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1036 |
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SB1356 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1037 |
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SB1357 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-13; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1038 |
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SB1358 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14; Appropriations; Expenditure Ceiling ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Declares the expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2025-2026 is exceeded. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1039 |
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SB1362
Funds; Emergency Appropriations
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1043 |
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SB1363
Funds; Emergency Appropriations
RELATING TO FUNDING ADJUSTMENTS FOR STATE PROGRAMS.
Makes emergency appropriations and commensurate reductions to pay for anticipated operating shortfalls in the fourth quarter due to the limited ability to transfer funds between programs. |
(S)
2/12/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1044 |
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SB1364 SD1
Emergency Appropriations; Department of Accounting and General Services; Judiciary; Payroll
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL COSTS.
Makes emergency appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Accounting and General Services and the Judiciary for payroll and fringe benefits of affected Department of Law Enforcement personnel. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1045 |
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SB1366 SD1
Interest on Insurance Proceeds; Mortgage Loans; Mortgage Servicers Financial Institutions
RELATING TO INTEREST ON INSURANCE PROCEEDS RELATED TO A MORTGAGE LOAN.
Requires licensed mortgage servicers and financial institutions to pay interest on insurance proceeds held for the benefit of consumers. Provides that a fee shall not be charged to the borrower in connection with the maintenance or disbursement of interest earned from interest-bearing accounts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB1047 |
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SB1372
Condominium Associations; Reserve Funds
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION'S OPERATING BUDGET.
Permits condominium associations to borrow from or reallocate their reserve funds provided the loan is repaid within one year. Effective upon approval. |
(S)
2/7/2025- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB1053 |
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SB1379 SD2 HD1
HIEMA; Community Readiness Centers; Community Readiness Centers Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Program to be implemented and administered by the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Establishes the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund to fund the Community Readiness Centers Program. Renames the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Environmental Response, Energy, Food Security, and Resilience Tax and directs a portion of the tax into the Community Readiness Centers Special Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to acquire lands for community readiness centers and for an emergency operations center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, FIN |
HB1060 |
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SB1383 SD1
Department of Defense; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; State Fire Marshal; State Fire Council; State Fire Codes
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Amends the laws concerning the Office of the State Fire Marshal to best effectuate the recommendations of the "Phase 3" Forward-Looking Report by Fire Safety Research Institute on the August 2023 Maui wildfires. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/LBT, WAM/JDC |
HB1064 |
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SB1384 SD1
EOEL; Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program; Early Childhood Educator Special Fund; Early Learning Special Fund; Repeal
RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SPECIAL FUND.
Requires funds repaid by a stipend recipient of the Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program to be deposited into the Early Learning Special Fund. Repeal the Early Childhood Educator Special Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB1065 |
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SB1388 SD2 HD2
Department of Education; BOE; School Facilities Authority Board; Membership
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Adds the Superintendent of Education and Chairperson of the Board of Education to the School Facilities Authority Board as ex officio, nonvoting members. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/3/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, JHA |
HB1069 |
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SB1390 SD1
DOE; Computer Science; Legislative Report; Due Date
RELATING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE LEGISLATIVE REPORT.
Changes the due date of the Department of Education's annual computer science legislative report from June 30 to October 31. (SD1) |
(H)
3/4/2025- Referred to EDN, referral sheet 18 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN |
HB1071 |
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SB1391 SD2 HD1
DOE; Education Supplies; Public-Private Partnerships; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education for teacher‑requested classroom supplies; provided that the private sector contributes matching funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB1072 |
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SB1393 SD1 HD3
DOE; SFA; Public Lands Transfer
RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. Repeals the requirement that the Department of Education transfer title to lands it holds upon request of the School Facilities Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, WAL, JHA |
HB1074 |
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SB1395 SD2 HD1
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Interest; General Fund; Executive Budget; Projects; Climate Change Impacts
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Allocates interest earned on balances within the emergency and budget reserve fund to the general fund in years in which the emergency and budget reserve fund's balance exceeds the State's fund balance objective. For any fiscal year following a fiscal year in which emergency and budget reserve fund interest is deposited into the general fund, requires the Governor to include in the budget or supplemental budget submitted to the Legislature a request that an amount of general funds equal to the amount of interest deposited be expended to advance projects that address climate change impacts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
HB1076 |
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SB1398 SD1
OWP; DHS; CWS; Trauma-informed Care; Assessment; Training; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE.
Directs the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to, either directly or by contract, design, administer, and implement a program for trauma-informed organizational assessments and a training curriculum for the Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1079 |
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SB1399 SD1
Office of Wellness and Resilience; Family Resilience Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes the Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience and appropriates funds to execute the program, including the contracting of services. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. Repeals 6/30/2030. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1080 |
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SB1401
ERS; Credited Service; Benefits; Employer Contributions
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Reduces the minimum number of years of credited service qualified Tier 2 Employees' Retirement System members must have to be eligible for vested benefit status for service retirement allowance purposes from ten years to five years. Increases employer contributions to offset the resulting liability. |
(S)
2/12/2025- Re-Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1082 |
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SB1405 SD1
DHHL; General Excise Tax Exemption; Use Tax Exemption; Reports
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit annual reports to the Legislature over a period of five years. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN/HOU, WAM |
HB1086 |
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SB1408 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaiian Homes Commission Act
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Clarifies that Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, shall take effect on either the date of the Secretary of the Interior's notification letter to the Congressional Committee Chairpersons that this Act meets none of the criteria in title 43 Code of Federal Regulations section 48.20, or on the date that the United States Congress approval becomes law. (SD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1089 |
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SB1410
Counties; DHHL; Sewer Systems Servicing; Sewer Transmission Lines
RELATING TO SEWER TRANSMISSION LINES.
Requires that all county sewer transmission lines on Hawaiian home lands in compliance or brought into compliance by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, are licensed or dedicated to the respective county within sixty days after the receipt by the appropriate county agency of a completed application for maintenance request. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
HB1091 |
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SB1412 SD1
HPHA; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees; Housing Projects
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authority?s powers relating to housing projects. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, JDC |
HB1093 |
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SB1417
Department of Human Services; Threats; Physical Harm; Protective Services Workers
RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS.
Specifies that intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a protective services worker who is engaged in the performance of the worker's duties is a class C felony. Clarifies that a protective services worker is a public servant for the purposes of section 707-716, HRS, Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB1098 |
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SB1418 SD1
DHS; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; Emergency Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Provides an emergency appropriation for the Department of Human Services to reinvest in the ongoing development of a new eligibility system for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Makes an emergency appropriation for fiscal year 2024-2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 has been exceeded. (SD1) |
(S)
2/27/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1099 |
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SB1419 SD1 HD2
DHS; Neighbor Islands Blind and Low Vision Service Pilot Program
RELATING TO ACT 253, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2023.
Updates the name of the Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program established by Act 253, SLH 2023, by replacing the term "visually impaired" with the term "low vision" and clarifies the pilot program's implementation timeframes. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/24/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 876). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSH, FIN |
HB1100 |
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SB1421 SD1 HD2
DOH; Retention and Preservation of Medical Records; Health Care Providers; Repeal; Ceasing Operations
RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
Repeals the requirement for the Department of Health to approve a health care provider's arrangement for the retention and preservation of patients' medical records before the provider ceases operations. Clarifies that retention and preservation of medical records must be consistent with federal and state regulations and requires providers to notify patients on how to access or request copies of their medical records. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/22/2025- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1102 |
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SB1423 SD1
DOH; SHPDA; Chronic Renal Dialysis Centers; Psychiatric Behavioral Health Services; Certificate of Need; Exemption
RELATING TO AMENDING SECTION 323D-54, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO EXEMPT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FROM CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENTS.
Exempts health care facilities operated or services provided by the Department of Health, chronic renal dialysis centers, and psychiatric behavioral health services from the State Health Planning and Development Agency's certificate of need requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1104 |
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SB1424 SD1
DOH; Centralized Health Care Credentialing Pilot Program; Appropriations; Reports ($)
RELATING TO CREDENTIALING OF HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Requires the Department of Health to establish a two-year Centralized Health Care Credentialing Pilot Program that reduces duplicative activities required for the credentialing of health care providers by hospitals, universities, clinics, health plans, and independent practice associations; and convene an advisory committee. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1105 |
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SB1425
Department of Health; Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee; Quorum
RELATING TO THE STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Amends the quorum requirement for the State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. |
(S)
2/20/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, JDC |
HB1106 |
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SB1426 SD1
DOH; Counties; Emergency Aeromedical Services; Emergency Medical Services Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY AEROMEDICAL SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the counties to increase access to emergency aeromedical services. Appropriates funds into and out of the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund to the Department of Health for the establishment and operating expenses for emergency aeromedical services. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1107 |
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SB1432 SD2 HD1
DOH; Kalaupapa State Historical Area; Hansen's Disease; Kalaupapa Settlement; 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.
Establishes the Kalaupapa State Historical Area. Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of Chapter 326, HRS, and makes associated conforming amendments, to take effect upon the one‑year anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa, as affirmed in a Governor's proclamation. Requires future planning for the Kalaupapa Settlement to include community organizations, including one selected in consultation with the Molokai community. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, WAL, FIN |
HB1113 |
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SB1439 SD1
DOH; Nuisance Prevention; Environmental Health; Public Health
RELATING TO NUISANCES.
Clarifies that the Department of Health has the legal authority and obligation to prevent and address nuisances that affect environmental health or public health, or both. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, JHA |
HB1120 |
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SB1440 SD1
DOH; Office of the Director of Health; Developmental Disabilities Division; Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention System Branch; Hawaii State Hospital; Civil Service; Exemptions; Report
RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CIVIL SERVICE FOR CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Exempts certain positions in the Department of Health, including the Hawaii State Hospital, from civil service. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
HB1121 |
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SB1444 SD1
DOH; General Excise Tax; Exemption; Adult Residential Care Homes
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Authorizes general excise tax exemptions for residential care services provided by certain licensed health care facilities pursuant to a contract with the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health. Effective 1/1/26. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1125 |
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SB1445 SD1
DOH; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division; Child and Adolescent Mental Health; Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes a two-year digital youth mental health platform pilot project under which the child and adolescent mental health division of the department of health shall develop and make publicly available a digital platform providing tools and resources designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1126 |
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SB1449 SD1 HD2
Prior Authorization; Utilization Review Entities; Reporting; Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group; State Health Planning and Development Agency
RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/24/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
HB1130 |
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SB1450 SD1
DOH; AMHD; Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program; Reports; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AN INTENSIVE MOBILE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOUSELESS INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS BRAIN DISORDERS.
Establishes a three-year Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, including "street psychiatry", to chronically houseless individuals suffering from serious brain disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
HB1131 |
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SB1451 SD2
Homeland Security; Uniform Information Practices; Critical Infrastructure Information
RELATING TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Enhances sharing of critical infrastructure information between infrastructure owners and operators and the state government. Defines and protects "critical infrastructure information" that is crucial for direct support of the security and resilience of the State. Provides homeland security partners with reassurance that their proprietary information provided to the state government will be protected from disclosure. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1132 |
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SB1456 HD1
Restoration of Beach Lands; Kahana Bay Beach Restoration Pilot Project; Sand Restoration and Dune Replenishment Pilot Project; Appropriation
RELATING TO RESTORATION OF BEACH LANDS.
Amends the definition of "beach restoration" to include activities undertaken to maintain and improve eroded beaches and degraded dune systems through the management of sand and native vegetation, place sand on an eroded beach, and remove abandoned remnant materials that pose a risk to public and ecosystem health. Appropriates funds for a Kahana Bay beach restoration pilot project and a sand restoration and dune replenishment pilot project on the island of Maui. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- Re-referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 23 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB1137 |
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SB1459 SD1
DLNR; State Lands; Homeless Encampments; Clean-Ups; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS ON DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HHS, WAM |
HB1140 |
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SB1460
Land and Natural Resources; Public Land; Lease Terms and Conditions; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO UPDATING PUBLIC LAND LEASES ISSUED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 171, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.
Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1141 |
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SB1462 SD1 HD1
DOTAX; DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO A STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Reenacts the Historic Preservation Income Tax Credit. Establishes an annual cap amount on the tax credit of $1,000,000. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 12/31/2030. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB1143 |
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SB1465 SD1 HD1
Taxation; Pass-Through Entities; S Corporations; Partnerships
RELATING TO PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2024, requires all qualified members claiming a credit for pass-through entity taxation to adjust their income to include the qualified member's share of taxes paid by an electing pass-through entity. Effective July 1, 3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB1146 |
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SB1468 SD1
GET Exemptions; Sugar Cane Growers; Patient-Centered Community Care Programs
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.
Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by independent sugar cane farmers. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by a contractor of the Patient-Centered Community Care Program that is established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to title 38 United States Code section 8153. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB1149 |
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SB1473 SD2 HD1
Central Service Expenses; Transfers; Central Services Assessment; Central Service Expenses of Government; State Highway Fund; Airport Revenue Fund; Harbor Special Fund
RELATING TO CENTRAL SERVICES ASSESSMENT.
Amends the transfer of funds for central service expenses from the State Highway Fund, Airport Revenue Fund, and Harbor Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/2/2025- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB1154 |
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SB1475 SD1
DOT; Harbor Improvements; Special Facility Revenue Bonds
RELATING TO SPECIAL FACILITY REVENUE BONDS.
Increases the total principal amount of special facility revenue bonds that may be issued by the Department of Transportation for harbor improvements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1156 |
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SB1478 SD1
Department of Transportation; Commercial Harbor; Evacuation Orders; Emergencies
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL HARBORS.
Requires masters or persons in charge of vessels to follow an order by a harbor master to evacuate a commercial harbor in emergencies. Establishes higher penalties for noncompliance. Authorizes fines collected for violations of this requirement as moneys to be paid into the Special Harbor Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to TRN, PBS, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, PBS, JHA |
HB1159 |
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SB1480 SD1
Department of Transportation; Electric Vehicles; State Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; County Mileage-Based Road Usage Charge; Appropriations
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes for a county to impose a mileage-based road usage charge. Provides for disposition of funds of county mileage-based road usage charge. Clarifies the disposition of funds of state mileage-based road usage charge. Repeals the maximum amount a driver will pay in a state mileage-based road usage charge on June 30, 2028. Establishes a default state mileage-based road usage charge rate when missing, incomplete, or incorrect odometer reading information that will prevent the state mileage-based road usage charge from being calculated. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EIG, WAM |
HB1161 |
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SB1481 SD1
DOT; Motorcycle Instruction Permits; Basic Motorcycle Rider Course
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTION PERMITS.
Starting on July 1, 2026, requires all applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to successfully complete a basic motorcycle rider course approved by the Department of Transportation before becoming eligible for the permit. Designates exemptions for certain drivers on an enclosed training course. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, JDC |
HB1162 |
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SB1483 SD1
DOT; Budget Provisions; Highway Revenue Bonds; Bond Authorization
RELATING TO HIGHWAY REVENUE BONDS.
Restores the revenue bond authorization for the Department of Transportation to issue Highway Revenue Bonds for highway capital improvement projects authorized in Act 164, SLH 2023, as amended by Act 230, SLH 2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA, WAM |
HB1164 |
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SB1487 SD1 HD1
UH; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects; Appropriations ($)
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/17/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Reyes Oda, Ward excused (4). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HED, FIN |
HB1168 |
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SB1488 SD1
UH; University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CONFERENCE CENTER REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund and accounts under the fund to facilitate the administration of the revolving fund for conference center programs among various campuses and operating units of the University of Hawaii system. Repeals the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund. Transfers all appropriations and encumbrances of the Conference Center Revolving Fund, University of Hawaii at Hilo, and the Community College Conference Center Revolving Fund to the University of Hawaii Conference Center Revolving Fund. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB1169 |
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SB1489 SD1
UH; Residence for Tuition Purposes
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Requires the University of Hawaii to grant the resident tuition fee for enrollment at any University of Hawaii campus to individuals who have graduated from a Hawaii high school and are enrolling in an undergraduate degree program, under certain conditions. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB1170 |
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SB1490 SD1
UH; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RELIEF FUNDING.
Amends the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund by allowing the Board of Regents to dedicate funding for student aid in direct response to an emergency or disaster, as declared by the Governor. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB1171 |
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SB1492
DOT; Task Force on Mobility Management; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MOBILITY MANAGEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Mobility Management, established pursuant to Act 214, SLH 2013, in consultation with the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Executive Office on Aging and other stakeholder groups. |
(S)
2/11/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, DECOITE, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
TCA/HHS, WAM |
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SB1493 SD1
Emotional Support Animal; Disclaimer; Service Animals; Penalties
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals, as well as those issuing verifications of a disability related need for an emotional support animal, to provide written notice to the buyer or recipient containing certain information. Requires persons or businesses that sell or provide certificates, vests, or identification tags that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide written notice to the buyer or recipient containing certain information. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai |
CPC, JHA |
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SB1494 SD2
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Kupuna Caucus; Health Insurance Coverage; Hearing Aids
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 1/1/2026 to provide optional coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, DECOITE, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB1495 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; General Excise Tax; Hearing Aids; Exemption
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual, from the sale of hearing aids. Effective 12/31/2050. Sunsets 1/1/2027. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/CPN. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga |
HHS, WAM/CPN |
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SB1496 SD1 HD2
Discrimination in Public Accommodations; Persons with Disabilities; Discriminatory Practices; Places of Public Accommodation
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for places of public accommodation to deny a person with a disability full and equal enjoyment of, or information related to, their goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations using information and communication technology intended for use by the general public as applicants, participants, customers, clients, or visitors. Establishes exceptions. Clarifies that a facility is considered a place of public accommodation regardless of whether its presence in the State is physical or digital. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
4/15/2025- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
HSH, JHA |
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SB1503 SD1 HD1
DLIR; Workforce Development; Economic Diversification; Defense-Related Personnel; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop and implement training programs, public-private partnerships, funding opportunities, and recruitment strategies to develop a local workforce to meet the growing demand in defense-related personnel and promote economic diversification. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
WAKAI |
LAB, FIN |
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SB1504 SD1
Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project; Repeal Date; Extension ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Extends the sunset date of the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project to 2038. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1506 SD1
Professional Land Surveyors; Real Property Owners; Statute of Repose
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS.
Establishes a statute of repose prohibiting the commencement of a civil action against a professional land surveyor or owner of real property if ten years has elapsed since the latter of the date of completion of a contract or final payment for land surveying work. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
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SB1509 SD1 HD1
Legislative Reference Bureau; Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Prescription Drugs; Study
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on best practices for the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers and reduction in prescription drug costs for health insurance plan beneficiaries. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
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SB1514 SD1
Working Group; Year-Round Legislative Session; LRB; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Establishes a temporary working group to study the feasibility of transitioning the Legislature's regular session from one that meets for 3.5 months from mid-January to early May, to one that meets on a year-round basis. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to provide administrative support to the working group. Requires report to Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1425 |
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SB1515 SD1
Elections; Boards of Registration; On-Call Circuit Judge
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Allows an on-call circuit judge in the relevant circuit to perform the duties of the Board of Registration for purposes of hearing elections disputes if the Board of Registration lacks full membership. Requires the Judiciary to designate one or more on-call circuit court judges in each circuit to perform the duties of the Board of Registration for purposes of hearing elections disputes. (SD1) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1435 |
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SB1517 SD1
BLNR; Public Lands; Recreation-residence Use Leases; Public Lottery
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreational-residential use by public lottery and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located. Lowers the maximum term for a lease of public lands for recreational-residential use to five years. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB1348 |
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SB1520 SD1 HD1
Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. (HD1) |
(H)
4/23/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 866). |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HSH, JHA |
HB1283 |
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SB1523 SD1
DLIR; HLRB; Hawaii Employment Relations Act; Collective Bargaining; Private Sector Workers' Rights; Labor; Unionization; Protections; Appropriations
RELATING TO PRIVATE SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS.
Expands the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/12/2025- Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, AQUINO, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, KIDANI, Richards |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
HB931 |
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SB1528 SD1
Cigarette Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund; Tax Increase; Revenue; Disposition
RELATING TO CIGARETTE TAXES.
Beginning 1/1/2026, increases the cigarette tax from sixteen cents to eighteen cents and amends the disposition of cigarette tax revenues by allocating the increase in the cigarette tax amount to the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HHS/HRE, WAM |
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SB1530
UH; BOR; Director of Finance; President of the University of Hawaii; Performance-Based Outcome Funding Program; Efficiency Measures; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the Board of Regents or the President of the University of Hawaii to allocate general funds appropriated to the University of Hawaii to University of Hawaii program IDs in accordance with performance-based outcomes relating to student achievement and degree attainment. Requires the President to submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the President to propose at least three efficiency measures to the Director of Finance to produce a more effective budget. |
(H)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI |
HED, FIN |
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SB1531
Gambling; Nuisance Abatement; Civil Suits; Victim Protection; Penalties
RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses. |
(S)
1/31/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
DECORTE, CHANG, KIM, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
JDC |
HB1219 |
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SB1539 SD1
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Waiahole Water System; Debt; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to offset the debt for the Waiahole Water System. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
EDT, WAM |
HB912 |
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SB1541 SD1 HD1
Waiahole Water System; Bond Debt Service; Tunnel Repair; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WAIAHOLE WATER SYSTEM.
Appropriates funds for the Waiahole Water System for bond debt service and tunnel repair. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Shimizu voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RICHARDS, AQUINO, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
HB781 |
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SB1543 SD2
External Consultants; Purchasing Agencies; Disclosure Requirements; Spending Caps; Audit; Reports
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires each purchasing agency to provide justification for hiring external consultants. Caps the amount each agency can spend on external consultants. Requires each agency to seek approval from the Legislature for consulting contracts exceeding a certain dollar amount. Requires each agency to disclose new contracts with external consultants. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Compliance Audit Unit to conduct regular audits of agency consultant contracts to assess cost-effectiveness and compliance. Requires each chief procurement officer to ensure that inherent government functions are not delegated to a contractor. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Richards, Wakai |
LAB, FIN |
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SB1545 HD1
Legislative and Judicial Employees; Code of Ethics; Nepotism; Prohibition
RELATING TO NEPOTISM.
Repeals language in the State's Code of Ethics that exempts the legislative and judicial branches from prohibitions against nepotism in public employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, Richards, Wakai |
LMG, JHA |
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SB1547 SD1 HD1
BUF; SPRB; Aloun Kauai Farming; Agricultural Enterprises; Integrated Dairy ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST ALOUN KAUAI FARMING, AN AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE, IN THE FINANCE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A PROJECT TO REVITALIZE THE DAIRY INDUSTRY.
Authorizes the Department of Budget and Finance to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist Aloun Kauai Farming LLC, in the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of an integrated dairy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/25/2025- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 2:40 PM; Conference Room 411. |
GABBARD |
AGR, FIN |
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SB1549
CIP; DHHL; Kānehili Homestead; Community Hale; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KĀNEHILI COMMUNITY HALE.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for a capital improvement project for the construction of the Kānehili community hale, a new access road, and a parking lot at the Kānehili homestead. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
HWN, WAM |
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SB1553 SD2
DHHL; Land Purchase; Act 279 Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates moneys from the Act 279 Special Fund for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to purchase a parcel of land identified as tax map key: (1) 9-1-013-025. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/12/2025- The committee(s) on HSG/HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA |
HSG/HED, JHA, FIN |
HB1353 |
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SB1555
Election Campaigns; Code of Fair Campaign Practices
RELATING TO FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES.
Adopts the Code of Fair Campaign Practices that candidates may use as a guide for their election campaigns. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA |
JDC |
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SB1559 SD1
University of Hawaii; Sea Grant College; Hanakaoo Beach Park; Dune Restoration; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DUNE RESTORATION.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for dune restoration at Hanakaoo Beach Park. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HED, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
HED, WAL, FIN |
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SB1562 SD1
Department of Agriculture; CHOAM Program; Farming Housing; Tax Credit; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Combined Housing Operational Agriculture Mobilization Program to assist bona fide farmers to live and farm on agricultural lands. For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a tax credit for land donated to the Program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
AEN/HOU, WAM |
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SB1563 SD1
DCCA; Insurance; Rate Transparency; Consumer Advocacy; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes rate transparency requirements for insurance companies operating in the State. Establishes the Office of Insurance Consumer Affairs within the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer affairs to provide oversight, information, and consumer advocacy. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1564 SD1
DHS; Medicaid; Home- and Community-Based Services; Developmental Disability Domiciliary Homes; CCFFH; ARCH; Adult Foster Care; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase the funding of certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including adult day programs and residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
HHS, WAM |
HB725 |
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SB1565
Acupuncture Practitioners; Regulation and Control
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
Recognizes individuals practicing acupuncture as essential health care providers who are subject to regulation and control. |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. |
AQUINO |
HHS, CPN |
HB1333 |
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SB1569 SD1
DBEDT; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/26/2025- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDT, CPN/WAM |
HB1308 |
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SB1570 SD1
DOT; Molokai Airport Runway Expansion; Report to Legislature; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Department of Transportation to plan and design an expansion of the runway at Molokai Airport to accommodate larger aircraft. Requires the Department of Transportation to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Wakai |
PSM/TCA, WAM |
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SB1575 SD1
Insurance; Condominiums; Rates; Surplus Lines Insurance; Admitted Insurers
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows authorized insurers in the State to offer building and hurricane damage insurance for condominium buildings at a lesser rate than the building's prior surplus lines insurance policy for the same coverage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
FUKUNAGA, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Richards, San Buenaventura |
CPC, FIN |
HB253 |
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SB1581 SD1 HD1
SFCA; Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument; Works of Art Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII-JAPAN PACIFIC PEACE MONUMENT.
Establishes a Hawaii-Japan Pacific Peace Monument to be developed by the State Foundation on Culture and appropriate stakeholders representing Hawaii and Japan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
LEE, C., ELEFANTE, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
CAA, FIN |
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SB1582 HD1
Coconut Palm; Tree; Cultural Significance; Food Source; Recognition
RELATING TO THE COCONUT TREE.
Recognizes the coconut palm as a culturally significant plant and sustainable staple food source in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/21/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 851). |
AWA, CHANG, DECORTE, GABBARD |
AGR, JHA |
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SB1585 SD1 HD2
Education; Hawaii P-20; University of Hawaii; Evidence-based Performance Metrics; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes and implements evidence-based performance metrics for the P-20 Partnerships for Education to allow better evidence-based assessments of the P-20 Partnerships for Education advisory council's workforce and pathway development programs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Authorizes the expenditure of Perkins V federal funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/17/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 825). |
DELA CRUZ |
EDN/HED, FIN |
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SB1587 SD1
Retainage Fees; Contractors; Public Contracts
RELATING TO RETAINAGE.
Allows procurement officers to withhold a retainage fee from the total budget from contractors to ensure satisfactory project completion. Requires the retainage fee to be paid to contractors within a certain number of days of project completion. Applies to public contracts executed on or after 1/1/2026. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
AQUINO |
GVO, WAM |
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SB1588 SD1 HD1
HSEO; Nuclear Energy Task Force; Reports
RELATING TO NUCLEAR ENERGY.
Establishes the Nuclear Energy Task Force within the Hawaii State Energy Office. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/21/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
WAKAI |
EEP, FIN |
HB558 |
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SB1589 SD3 HD2
Department of Accounting and General Services; Stadium Authority; Stadium Development Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE STADIUM DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Requires gifts or grants from a private source deposited into the Stadium Development Special Fund to be used only for infrastructure related to the stadium and costs associated with the development of the stadium. Requires any unexpended and unencumbered funds in the Stadium Development Special Fund to immediately lapse to the general fund if the NASED project is terminated. Appropriates funds out of the Stadium Development Special Fund with certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
WAKAI |
ECD, FIN |
HB1354 |
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SB1591 SD1
DOH; DOA; Avian Influenza; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AVIAN INFLUENZA.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Department of Agriculture to prevent, monitor, and respond to avian influenza in Hawaii. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/AEN, WAM |
HB1427 |
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SB1596 SD1
State Board of Nursing; NCLEX for Nurses; Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center; Possible Test Sites; Identification; County of Hawaii; County of Kauai; County of Maui; Report
RELATING TO NURSING.
Requires the State Board of Nursing to identify one facility in each of the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui that has the capability to establish a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center as a test site to administer a National Council Licensure Examination for nurses; equip each facility identified with the technical and facility requirements necessary for a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center; and submit an application for each facility to Pearson Education, Inc. to be authorized and contracted as a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE |
HHS, WAM |
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SB1601 SD2
HGIA; Condominium Loan Program; Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program; Condominium Loan Revolving Fund; Community Development Financial Institutions; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Establishes within the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority the Condominium Loan Program to provide qualified condominium associations with low-cost financing or refinancing on previously obtained loans for maintenance or repair projects. Limits loan terms to 20 years and prohibits any new loans after 6/30/2047. Establishes the Condominium Loan Loss Reserves Program to incentivize community development financial institutions into providing loans at competitive rates and terms to condominium associations for the purpose of allowing condominium associations to make necessary maintenance or repairs. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the Condominium Loan Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 06/30/2047. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
CPC, FIN |
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SB1603
CIP; 3rd Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB1604 SD1
UH; Kauai Community College; Housing; Workforce Housing; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the development of faculty, staff, teacher, and workforce housing at the Kauai Community College. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
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SB1606
Penal Code; Trespass; State Lands; Public Parks; Recreational Grounds
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Imposes an increased penalty upon any person who trespasses upon certain state or county lands when the person trespasses again by returning, within 30 days after the initial offense, to the same land at which the person committed the initial offense. |
(S)
2/4/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
DECORTE |
JDC |
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SB1607
Penal Code; Justification; Deadly Force; Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF JUSTIFICATION.
For the purposes of state justifiable-use-of-force law: (1) Amends the definition of "dwelling" to include agricultural land used as a residence or place of lodging; and (2) Creates a definition of "place of work" that includes agricultural land. |
(S)
2/3/2025- Re-Referred to JDC. |
DECORTE, AWA |
JDC |
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SB1609 SD1 HD1
DHS; Early Learning Services Contracts Program; Child Care Providers; Infant and Toddler Child Care Centers; Group Child Care Centers
RELATING TO CHILD CARE.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish and implement an Early Learning Services Contracts Program to make available a designated number of seats at licensed infant and toddler child care centers and group child care centers that meet certain criteria. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit reports to the Legislature. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2028. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/13/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Ward, Woodson excused (4). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HSH, FIN |
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SB1610 SD2 HD1
SOHHS; Ohana Zones Program; Establishment; HHFDC; General Excise Tax; Exemption; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a program within the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to exempt ohana zones projects from general excise taxes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2025- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Wakai |
HSH, FIN |
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SB1611 SD1
Gubernatorial Appointments; Senate; Advice and Consent; Senior Advisors
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT POSITIONS.
Requires a person appointed to serve as the Governor's Senior Advisor for Mental Health and the Justice System, Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness, or another position that serves as a Senior Advisor to the Governor to obtain the advice and consent of the Senate. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY |
GVO, JDC |
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SB1612 SD2 HD1
DCR; DOH; Fitness to Proceed; Hawaii State Hospital; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FITNESS TO PROCEED.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, in partnership with the Department of Health, to establish and implement a five-year Fitness to Proceed Pilot Program in one county of the State. Requires an interim report and final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/19/2025- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, Elefante |
PBS, HLT, FIN |
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SB1613 SD1
DCCA; DOH; DOA; DoTax; Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office; Adult-Use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Beginning 1/1/2026, decriminalizes certain drug offenses related to marijuana and marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities to regulate the personal adult use of cannabis. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/24/2025- The committee on CPN/WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-26-25 10:00AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole |
HHS/JDC, CPN/WAM |
HB1246 |
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SB1614 SD1
Transit-oriented Development; Counties; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes what constitutes transit-oriented development and incentivizes development in county-designated transit-oriented development areas or zones. Prioritizes the allocation of a minimum percentage of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund for certain mixed-income rental housing projects or units. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
HB1409 |
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SB1616 SD1
DAGS; State Buildings; Child Care; Dedicated Spaces; Feasibility Study; Report
RELATING TO CARE CENTERS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a feasibility study on establishing dedicated child care centers in state buildings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2491. (SD1) |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
GVO, WAM |
HB888 |
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SB1619 SD2
DCCA; Governor; Cosmetology Licensure Compact; Beauty Culture; Adoption; Rules
RELATING TO THE COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE COMPACT.
Authorizes the Governor to enter into a Cosmetology Licensure Compact on behalf of the State to provide a streamlined process that allows cosmetologists to obtain a multistate license enabling them to practice cosmetology in another state without obtaining a separate license under the laws of that state. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Authorizes the Governor to enter into the Compact. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KIM, AQUINO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB1620
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology; Natural Hair Braiding; License; Exemption
RELATING TO NATURAL HAIR BRAIDING.
Exempts natural hair braiders from licensing requirements under certain conditions. |
(H)
3/6/2025- Re-referred to CPC, referral sheet 19 |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto |
CPC |
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SB1621 SD1
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Nail Technicians; License; Exempt
RELATING TO NAIL TECHNICIANS.
Exempts nail technicians from licensing requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
3/4/2025- Recommitted to WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Hashimoto |
CPN, WAM |
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SB1622 SD1
UH; Aloha Intelligence Institute; Artificial Intelligence; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Establishes and appropriates funds to establish the Aloha Intelligence Institute within the University of Hawaii to develop, support, and advance artificial intelligence initiatives statewide. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HED, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
KIM, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI |
HED, ECD, FIN |
HB546 |
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SB1623
Condominium Associations; Managing Agents; Employees; Licensure
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires individual managing agents and employees of entity managing agents to be licensed and imposes certain duties on these individuals. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN. |
CHANG |
CPN |
HB1447 |
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SB1624 SD1
UH; BOR; RIM Funds; Expenditures; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the Board of Regents to expend funds appropriated to renew, improve, or modernize existing University of Hawaii facilities for only those purposes and not for current, ongoing, or anticipated capital improvement projects. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2025- The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI |
HED, FIN |
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SB1625
Landscape Architecture Licensing Requirements
RELATING TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.
Adopts a uniform standard for landscape architecture licensure developed by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI |
CPN |
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SB1629 SD1
Income Tax; Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; General Excise Tax; Partial Exemption for Motion Picture Project Employers
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for qualified productions that utilize qualified production facilities located within the State. Changes the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to unspecified amounts. Exempts from the general excise tax reimbursement to a motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
EDT, WAM |
HB1498 |
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SB1632 SD2
DBEDT; YIMBY Working Group; Affordable Homes; Affordable Market; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to establish a comprehensive action plan under the "Yes In My Back Yard" Working Group to establish a local housing market in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
IHARA, FUKUNAGA |
HSG, FIN |
HB1492 |
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SB1633 SD1
DOH; Green Building Tax Credit; Edible Cannabinoid Products; Tetrahydrocannabinol Concentration Limit; Hemp Biomass; Hemp Program; High THC Products
RELATING TO HEMP.
Establishes a Green Building Tax Credit for costs related to the construction of a primary structure made with at least thirty per cent Hawaii-grown hemp material. Allows any hemp processor with a permit from the Department of Health to sell an edible or beverage cannabinoid product that contains a tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 2.5 milligrams per serving and not more than twenty-five servings per package. Prohibits the sale of an edible or beverage cannabinoid product to any person less than twenty-one years of age. Establishes child-resistant packaging requirements for edible cannabinoid products. Clarifies the tetrahydrocannabinol concentration limit for a non-edible legacy cannabinoid product or manufactured hemp product shall be subject only to federal restrictions. Amends the definition of "hemp biomass" to include stalks and foliage material. Requires the Department of Health to establish a dedicated hemp program to regulate hemp that is separate from the regulatory process for cannabinoid products with a high concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD, RICHARDS |
AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM |
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SB1634 SD1
Department of Budget and Finance; Water Resources; Monitoring Wells; Honolulu BWS; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the City and County of Honolulu for the planning, design, and construction of up to six monitoring wells, including a sentinel monitoring grid. Effective 5/13/2040. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
EIG, WAM |
HB1367 |
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SB1635
Licensure Requirement; Renewal; Continuing Education Requirement; Domestic Violence; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Clinical Social Workers
RELATING TO LICENSURE.
Requires marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers to complete courses related to domestic violence for licensure and renewals. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to CPN. |
GABBARD |
CPN |
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SB1638 SD2 HD1
DOT; Airlines; Air Carriers; Subsidy; Molokai Airport; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AIR CARRIERS.
Establishes within the Department of Transportation a three-year Molokai Air Carrier Subsidy Pilot Program to provide subsidies to airlines operating out of Molokai Airport. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
4/16/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
DECOITE |
TRN, FIN |
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SB1639 SD1
Hawaii Beach Day; Establishment; Hawaii Tourism Authority; DLNR; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII BEACH DAY.
Establishes Hawaii Beach Day. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, to organize and support events and activities to celebrate and observe Hawaii Beach Day. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
TCA/EDT, WAM |
HB1332 |
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SB1640 SD1
Air Carrier Commission; Emergency Charter Air Services; Emergencies; Contracts; Emergency Air Transportation; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY CHARTER AIR SERVICES.
Requires the Air Carrier Commission to enter into a contract with a qualified charter air service provider to secure emergency air transportation services in cases of emergency when no other air service is available. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1641 SD2 HD2
DBEDT; Hawaii Film Authority; Hawaii Film Authority Board; Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Workforce Development; Film; Media; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE OF HAWAII FILM COMMISSION.
Establishes the Hawaii Film Authority within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and transfers the rights, powers, functions, and duties of the Hawaii Film Office to the Authority. Establishes the Hawaii Film Authority Board within the Hawaii Film Authority. Establishes the Film Industry and Development Special Fund. Renames the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund as the Hawaii Creative Industries Development Special Fund and excludes media and film from the definition of creative industries. Allows the Creative Industries Development Special Fund to be used for the support and development of facilities and other initiatives to grow the State's creative industries. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/10/2025- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 779). |
DECOITE |
ECD, FIN |
HB1493 |
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SB1642
CIP; 7th Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WAM. |
DECOITE |
WAM |
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SB1648 SD1
Utility; Electricity; Outage
RELATING TO POWER OUTAGES.
Establishes requirements for compensation to utility customers following a power outage. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/6/2025- Referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB1649
Income Tax; Income Tax Brackets; Highest Income Earners
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Increases the income tax rate on the highest income earners in the State by establishing a new tax bracket for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2029. |
(S)
1/27/2025- Referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
WAM |
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SB1653
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands Lessees; Loans
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.
Increases the limit of the State's liability from $100,000,000 to $500,000,000 for moneys borrowed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or loans made to lessees that are guaranteed by the Department. |
(S)
2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, INOUYE, MCKELVEY |
HWN, WAM |
HB1351 |
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SB1656 SD1
DHHL; Kohala; Water Pump Storage Hydroelectric; Renewable Energy; GO Bonds; Feasibility Study; Environmental Impact Statement; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to finance the planning, designing, and construction of a water pump storage hydroelectric facility in the Kohala Mountains on Hawaii Island. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct a feasibility study and report the results to the Legislature. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement and submit an annual progress report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/13/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
HWN, WAM |
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SB1657 SD2 HD2
ADC; Real Property; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Public Use
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire by condemnation any real property or interest in real property, under certain conditions. Prohibits any real property acquired by the Corporation by condemnation from subsequently being transferred or taken for any other public use without the Corporation's consent. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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3/21/2025- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick, Shimizu voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
RICHARDS, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB1658 SD1
Judiciary; DOT; Uncontested Traffic Cases; State Highway Fund; Lahaina Bypass
RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
Transfers to the Department of Transportation one hundred per cent of the proceeds of the fines and forfeitures collected for uncontested traffic infractions committed within any county having a population of more than 150,000 but less than 175,000. Requires the proceeds to be deposited into a new county progress subaccount of the State Highway Fund, from which the DOT shall allocate moneys for the Lahaina Bypass North Project, and subsequently for state-designated critical highway projects within the county in which the uncontested traffic infractions were committed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM/JDC |
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SB1659 SD1
Lahaina Bypass; Transient Accommodations Taxes; Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax; State Highway Fund; GO Bonds; Revenue Bonds ($)
RELATING TO THE LAHAINA BYPASS.
Adds a special assessment to the Rental Motor Vehicle Surcharge Tax, sunsetting in 10 years, to fund revenue bonds for the Lahaina Bypass North. Includes payment of principal and interest of revenue bonds for the construction, operation, and maintenance costs of the Lahaina Bypass North as a permissible use of the State Highway Fund. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds to fund the Lahaina Bypass North. Directs transient accommodations taxes collected from West Maui transient accommodations to fund the Lahaina Bypass North. Defines "West Maui". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
TCA, WAM |
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SB1660 SD1
DLIR; Hospitality Employers; Hospitality Workers; Harassment; Panic Buttons; Training
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires employers in the hospitality industry to implement anti-harassment measures, provide training, and equip certain workers with panic buttons. Prohibits retaliation against a hospitality worker who files a complaint, uses the provided panic button, or participates in an investigation or proceeding related to a harassment complaint. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules, including rules determining penalties and establishing procedures for handling complaints. Requires all hospitality employers to comply no later than 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/13/2025- The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MCKELVEY, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
TOU, LAB, JHA |
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SB1661
CIP; 6th Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th senatorial district. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to WAM. |
MCKELVEY |
WAM |
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SB1662 SD1
Rental Application Screening Fee; Criminal Background Check; Credit Report; Certified Copies; Reusable Tenant Screening Report
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/6/2025- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
MCKELVEY |
CPC, FIN |
HB638 |
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SB1663
CIP; Eleventh Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the eleventh senatorial district. |
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1/27/2025- Referred to WAM. |
FUKUNAGA |
WAM |
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SB1666 SD1
DOT; Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires each county, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to the Director of Transportation. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/14/2025- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, C. |
TCA, WAM |
HB1260 |
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SB1667 SD2 HD3
DOT; State Highway Safety and Modernization Council; Safe Routes to Schools Advisory Committee; Annual Reports; District Courts; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires, when planning and managing state highways, in certain areas to be determined by certain national standards. Establishes requirements for the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council. Authorizes the State Highway Safety and Modernization Council to select potential areas for the Department of Transportation to install additional photo red light imaging detector systems. Prohibits any vehicles from blocking marked crosswalks. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to implement additional automated speed enforcement systems in school zones as designated by the Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee. Requires annual reports. Requires the Department of Transportation to collaborate with the Judiciary before any expansion of the photo red light imaging detector and automated speed enforcement systems. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
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4/25/2025- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:15 PM; Conference Room 225. |
LEE, C. |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB1669 SD2 HD3
DOT; Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership; Community Improvement Special Fund; Exemptions; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Transit-Oriented Community Improvement Partnership within the Department of Transportation. Establishes the Community Improvement Special Fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds into and out of the special fund for the partnership and positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
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4/22/2025- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 863). |
LEE, C., CHANG, DELA CRUZ, HASHIMOTO |
HSG/TRN, WAL, FIN |
HB1484 |
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SB2001
Banyan Drive; Establishment of the Banyan Drive Community Development District; HCDA; Special Fund.
RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Banyan Drive Community Development District and the Banyan Drive Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Hawaii Community Development Authority as it relates to the new development district. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2002
CWRM; BLNR; OHA; Responsibilities; Commission Membership; Executive Director; Independent Legal Counsel; Emergency Order; Water Emergencies
RELATING TO WATER.
Allows the Commission on Water Resource Management to retain independent counsel. Repeals the First Deputy to the Chairperson of CWRM. Establishes the Executive Director of the CWRM. Administratively attaches the CWRM to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Authorizes members of CWRM to be eligible to serve as chairperson. Requires the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Director of Health to serve as ex officio voting members ineligible to serve as chairperson. Adds one member to the nominating committee for CWRM, to be appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Authorizes entities to whom an emergency order is directed to challenge the order under certain conditions. Clarifies the notification requirements and contents of declarations of water shortages. Establishes fines. Makes conforming amendments. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY |
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SB2003
Mauna Kea Lands; UH; MKSOA; Auditor; Act 255, SLH 2022
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Auditor's report pursuant to section 4 of Act 255, SLH 2022, to include a recommendation as to whether the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority is fit to continue management of Mauna Kea lands. If the Auditor recommends that the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority is unfit to continue management of Mauna Kea lands, provides for the repeal of the Authority and reversion of management authority over Mauna Kea lands to the University of Hawaii. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, MORIWAKI |
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SB2004
Counties; Outdoor Advertising; Violators; Penalties
RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.
Increases the penalties for any person who violates the State's laws relating to the display of billboards or any outdoor advertising device. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, DECOITE, GABBARD, KANUHA, RHOADS, Elefante, Moriwaki |
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SB2005
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Conservation Banks; Habitat Conservation Plans; Compensatory Mitigation; Incidental Take License; Endangered Species
RELATING TO CONSERVATION BANKING.
Authorizes the use of conservation banks for compensatory mitigation in a habitat conservation plan and associated incidental take license. Amends the membership and scope of authority for the Endangered Species Recovery Committee. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2006
Agriculture; Agricultural Districts; Zoning; Farm Dwelling; Accessory Employee Housing
RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
Clarifies that a "farm dwelling" permitted in an agricultural district includes a single-family farm dwelling with an accessory employee housing structure, subject to certain restrictions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2007
Land Use Decision-Making; Housing
RELATING TO LAND USE DECISION-MAKING.
Provides the authority for counties to amend district boundaries up to 25 acres for purposes of residential housing, agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA |
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SB2008
Statewide Traffic Code; Daniel K. Inouye Highway; Speed Limit
RELATING TO STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Establishes 55 miles per hour as the maximum speed limit on all parts of the Daniel K. Inouye Highway. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Elefante |
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SB2009
Motor Vehicles; Private Parties; Registration; Transfer; Plates; Tags; Emblems
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Requires new number plates and tags or emblems for used motor vehicles transferred between private individuals. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA |
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SB2010
Motor Vehicles; Drivers; Traffic; Public Safety; Impoundment
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Authorizes the impoundment of motor vehicles when certain traffic violations have been alleged or committed. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, ELEFANTE, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MORIWAKI, Chang, Gabbard |
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SB2011
Counties; Ordinances; Street Addresses; Display Standards; Emergency Response
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Requires each county to adopt display standards requiring visible and readable street addresses and to require owners of residential and commercial buildings to post street addresses in accordance with the county's display standards. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RHOADS |
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SB2012
Conveyance Tax; Revenues; Land Conservation Fund
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Repeals the cap amount on conveyance tax revenues allocated to the land conservation fund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, Elefante |
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SB2013
Turtle Bay Reimbursable General Obligation Bonds; Reimbursement ($)
RELATING TO THE REIMBURSEMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON THE PORTION OF THE TURTLE BAY REIMBURSABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FINANCED BY THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Reduces reimbursement of debt service on the Turtle Bay reimbursable general obligation bonds from the land conservation fund to approximately one-half of the total repayment amount and reduces, accordingly, the amount due per fiscal year for the remainder of the bond amortization schedule. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, Moriwaki |
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SB2014
DHRD; Vacant Positions; Reclassification; Abolishment; Report; General Fund
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development to abolish vacant positions within state departments and agencies under its jurisdiction that have been vacant for more than 5 years. Requires a list of positions abolished to be included in the Director's annual report to the Legislature. Requires funds for abolished positions to immediately lapse to the credit of the general fund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE |
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SB2015
LUC; Counties; Petition; Redistricting; Declaratory Order
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Temporarily allows each county, by resolution of its county council, to petition for the redistricting of land from an agricultural district to a rural district through the Land Use Commission's declaratory ruling process. Effective 7/1/2027. Sunsets 6/30/2030. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, Moriwaki |
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SB2016
Legislature; Senators; Representatives; Vacancies; Appointments; Term
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE VACANCIES.
Establishes that if the death or permanent incapacitation of the prior incumbent leaves a legislative seat vacant before a primary election, but after the close of filing for candidacy in that election, and the prior incumbent's name was the only name on any ballot for that seat for that election, the Governor's appointment of a replacement shall be valid for both the unexpired term and the succeeding term. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE |
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SB2017
DLIR; Employment Practices; Healthy Workplace Act; Abusive Conduct; Prohibition; Penalty; Private Cause of Action; Remedies; Rules
RELATING TO HEALTHY WORKPLACES.
Prohibits any employer or employee from subjecting an employee to abusive conduct. Requires employers and certain employees to take all reasonable preventative and responsive measures to ensure a safe work environment free of abusive conduct. Prohibits employers and certain employees from taking retaliatory actions against employees who engage in certain protected acts. Establishes a penalty, private cause of action, and remedies. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD |
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SB2018
OPSD; DLNR; Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; UH; Membership; Transfer
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Transfers the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes. Removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the Commission. Adds a representative from the University of Hawaii to the Commission. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, MORIWAKI, Gabbard |
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SB2019
DAB; DLNR; Non-Agricultural Park Lands; Transfer; Easements
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to request information related to easements prior to any transfer of certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity and an approved feasible and funded action plan before pasture lands are removed for reforestation or other public purposes. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, Moriwaki |
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SB2020
UH; Institute for Astronomy; Space Science and Engineering Initiative; Workforce Development Program; Internship Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates moneys to the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy's Space Science and Engineering Initiative Workforce Development Program. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Wakai |
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SB2021
State Fire Council; Counties; Search and Rescue; Costs; Mandatory Reimbursement; Ordinances; Rules
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Clarifies that a person or entity shall be liable for all or a portion of search and rescue expenses when the search and rescue results from the person or entity's violation of applicable laws. Requires the State Fire Council to adopt rules, and the counties to adopt ordinances, as necessary to pursue reimbursements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, HASHIMOTO, Chang, Gabbard, Kanuha, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
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SB2022
State Water Code; CWRM; Penalties
RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
Adds a minimum penalty and maximum penalty per violation of the State Water Code and authorizes the Commission on Water Resource Management to consider each day that a violation exists or continues to exist a separate offense. Establishes factors the CWRM must consider when determining the amount of the penalty. Increases maximum fines every 5 years from 2031 to 2046. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI |
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SB2023
General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax; Filing Threshold; Increase
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the filing thresholds for the General Excise Tax and Transient Accommodations Tax. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
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SB2024
School Facilities Authority; Pilot Program; Public-private Partnership; Request for Proposals; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Requires the School Facilities Authority to establish a pilot program to develop three new public schools in areas based on demonstrated need through public-private partnerships. Authorizes the School Facilities Authority to use public-private partnerships for the development of public school facilities, including facilities at public charter schools. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Kanuha |
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SB2025
Jury Duty; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Exemption
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Allows actively practicing advanced practice registered nurses to claim exemption from service as a juror. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA |
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SB2026
Stationary Vehicles; Traffic Safety; Duty of Approaching Vehicle
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Requires drivers of vehicles approaching stationary motor vehicles stopped on the shoulder or roadside due to a traffic collision or vehicle maintenance or mechanical problem to slow down and make a lane change if necessary. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2027
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years after December 31, 2025, and sunsets on December 31, 2035. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
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SB2028
Aquaculture Investment Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE AQUACULTURE INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT.
For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, establishes a 5-year aquaculture investment tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualifying investment costs relating to qualified aquaculture businesses. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Wakai |
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SB2029
HIEMA; Hawaii Disaster Drill Day; Preparedness; Federal Government; Counties
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes the eighth day of August of each year as "Hawaii Disaster Drill Day". Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with all state departments and agencies, to conduct drills and perform other activities for that day. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki |
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SB2030
DCR; Adult Correctional Officers; Body Cameras; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for purchasing body cameras for adult correctional officers to wear while on duty at state correctional facilities. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KANUHA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2031
Consumer Protection; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Live-Event Tickets; Short-Term Lodging; Disclosures; Total Price; Junk Fees
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Makes it an unfair or deceptive act or practice for businesses to: offer, display, or advertise the price of live-ticket events or short-term lodging without clearly and conspicuously disclosing the total price; and misrepresent any fees or charges in any offer, display, or advertisement for the sale of live-event tickets or short-term lodging. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
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SB2032
DCCA; Rooftop Solar; Residential Solar Energy Devices; Energy Storage; Consumer Protection; Contractors; Deceptive Practices
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires any person or entity selling a residential solar energy device to comply with consumer protection laws. Prohibits the sale of a residential solar energy device without a contractor's license or contractual affiliation with a licensed contractor. Requires a standardized disclosure form to be developed by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for use in all residential solar proposals and contracts. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Hashimoto |
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SB2033
PUC; Renewable Energy; Grid-Ready Homes Interconnection Process; Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator; Electricity Reliability Surcharge; Report
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. Authorizes the use of the Hawaii electricity reliability surcharge for cost recovery of certain expenses of the Hawaii Electricity Reliability Administrator associated with the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Requires a report to the PUC on the grid-ready homes interconnection process. Effective 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2034
Planned Community Associations; Condominium Associations; Board; Cumulative Voting; Candidates
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Clarifies that a member can distribute each vote they are entitled to among any or all of the candidates for a planned community association or condominium association board election conducted by cumulative voting. Defines "candidate". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga |
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SB2035
Condominiums; Association Records; Resale Transactions; Costs
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Authorizes condominium associations and managing agents to charge reasonable costs for administrative services related to providing documentation not already in existence or preparing forms to facilitate a private sales transaction. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2036
Consumer Protection; Surveillance Pricing; Prohibition
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Prohibits surveillance pricing, or differential pricing based on information collected with electronic surveillance technology. Deems surveillance pricing an unfair and deceptive practice. Provides certain exemptions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2037
Condominiums; Arbitration; Fines; Attorneys' Fees; Trial de Novo
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Prohibits condominium association from charging unit owner attorneys' fees on fines unless deemed collectable. Limits attorneys' fees awarded and charged under section 514B-157, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to 25% of underlying claim. Allows court to assess charges against party requesting trial de novo if requesting party fails to better its position by 30% or more. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2038
Abortion; Mifepristone; Medication; Pharmacy; Prescription; Health
RELATING TO MEDICATION LABELING.
Authorizes certain pregnant persons to receive abortion medication with a label that does not bear their name and other identifying information. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2039
DCCA; Corporations; Business Entities; Regulation; Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Prohibits certain business entities from engaging in election and campaign finance activities. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2040
Constitutional Amendment; Speech; Elections; Non-Natural Persons; Business Entities (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 4, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to provide that the participation of non-natural persons in election activities and campaign finance activities may be regulated, restricted, or prohibited as provided by law. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2041
Judiciary; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Land Court; Bureau of Conveyances; Real Property; Repeal; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Repeals the Land Court. Transfers functions of the Land Court to the Bureau of Conveyances. Establishes a working group to recommend the implementation of specific reforms to effectively eliminate the Land Court. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2042
Insurance; Sponsored Captive Insurance Companies; Minimum Capital and Surplus; Reduction
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Reduces the unimpaired minimum capital and surplus that class 4 sponsored captive insurance companies are required to maintain under certain circumstances. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI |
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SB2043
Insurance Commissioner; Insurance; Captive Insurance Companies; Certificate of Exemption; Examinations
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Allows captive insurance companies that are not risk retention captive insurance companies to apply to the Insurance Commissioner for certificates of exemption from examination after meeting certain requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2044
Dormant Captive Insurance Companies; Gross Premiums Tax; Meeting Requirement; Exemption
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Exempts a dormant captive insurance company that has been issued a certificate of dormancy from certain taxes and the requirement that its governing body hold at least one meeting each year in the State. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI |
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SB2045
State Boxing Commission of Hawaii; Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii; Combat Sports Contests; Prohibitions; Mixed Martial Arts Contests; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMBAT SPORTS.
Renames the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as the Boxing and Combat Sports Commission of Hawaii. Amends the jurisdiction of the Commission to include combat sports contests. Prohibits no rules combat or similar combat sports contests. Repeals the existing Mixed Martial Arts Contests Program. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2046
Department of Health; Water Quality; Underground Storage Tanks and Tank Systems; Confirmed Release; Environmental Restoration; Jet Fuel; Rules
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. Establishes a rebuttable presumption that any detection of these contaminants in the vicinity of an underground storage tank or a tank system after a confirmed release is a result of the confirmed release. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2047
Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Prescription Drugs; Maximum Allowable Cost; Contracting Pharmacies
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Establishes requirements for pharmacy benefit managers that reimburse contracting pharmacies for drugs on a maximum allowable cost basis, including maximum allowable cost lists, and maximum allowable cost reports, and complaints process. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2048
DAB; Invasive Species; Pest-Infested Items or Materials; Sale; Barter; Donation; Prohibited; Penalties
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Prohibits the sale, barter, or donation of any pest-infested item or material. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to quarantine, treat, or destroy pest-infested items or materials. Imposes penalties on individuals who sell, barter, or donate a pest-infested items or materials. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2049
Law Enforcement; Biometric Surveillance Technology; Facial Recognition; Prohibition
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers from using biometric surveillance technology in the State unless certain conditions are met. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2050
Hawaii Board of Chiropractic; Licensure; Exception; Students; Clinical Practice; Rules
RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
Beginning 7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in a qualified chiropractic college to engage in clinical practice as part of their college instruction if directly supervised by a qualified licensed chiropractor. Requires the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic to adopt rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2051
Health Insurance; In Vitro Fertilization; Mandatory Insurance Coverage; Infertility; Same-Sex Couples; Unmarried Individuals; Transgender Persons; Male Infertility; Parity
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried individuals, transgender persons, and opposite-sex couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. Requires the insured or the insured's dependent spouse to have a history of infertility of at least six months' duration, rather than five years. Includes need for medical intervention to conceive due to physiological or anatomical factors. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2052
Smartphones; Right-to-Repair; Exclusions
RELATING TO RIGHT TO REPAIR.
Requires original smartphone manufacturers to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2053
Salvaged Motor Vehicles; Transfer; Electronic Signature
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Authorizes supporting documents used to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle to an insurer after payment of damages from the result of a total loss insurance settlement to be signed electronically. Requires insurance companies to indemnify and hold harmless the Director of Finance for any claims resulting from the issuance of motor vehicle titles utilizing documents signed electronically without a notary. Effective 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2054
Hawaii National Guard; Deployment; Federal Law Enforcement; Collaboration
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Prohibits the Hawaii National Guard from deploying to assist federal troops, federal law enforcement, or the national guard of any other state operating in Hawaii when the governor has objected to the deployments. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha |
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SB2055
Civil Rights Commission; Civil Rights; Helpline; Federal Deployments; Annual Report
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Requires the Civil Rights Commission to establish a helpline for individuals to submit reports of harms from federal deployments in the State. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to compile an annual report and hold an annual public hearing on data obtained through the helpline. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
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SB2056
Individual Liberties; Law Enforcement Agencies; Prohibited Agreements
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits law enforcement agencies from forming certain agreements with federal or out-of-state law enforcement agencies. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2057
State Agencies; Law Enforcement; Federal Agents; Assistance; Prohibition; First Amendment; Immigration Enforcement
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using any personnel or funds originating in the state to assist or facilitate conduct by federal agents that exceeds their statutory duty or authority. Prohibits law enforcement officers from assisting or cooperating with or allowing resources to be used to facilitate federal agents engaged in operations that target individuals or entities for activities protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution or immigration enforcement operations. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha |
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SB2058
Safe Community Places; Voluntary Consent; Law Enforcement; First Amendment; Immigration Enforcement
RELATING TO SAFE COMMUNITIES.
Requires the Attorney General to designate safe community places. Prohibits employees at safe community places from providing voluntary consent to federal law enforcement agents for operations that identify or seek to identify apprehend, arrest, or impose any other penalty for activities protected by the First Amendment or immigration enforcement. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2059
Federal Immigration Enforcement; Delegation; Prohibited
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits a law enforcement agency from entering into an agreement for the delegation of immigration enforcement authority to a state or county agency. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2060
HHFDC; Department of Budget and Finance; RHRF; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, with the approval of the Director of Finance, to transfer moneys between the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and its subaccounts without legislative authorization. Authorizes the Director of Finance to transfer moneys from the RHRF to its Mixed-Income Subaccount for FY 2026-2027. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, Gabbard, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2061
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Affordable Housing; Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program; Condominium Units; Owner‑Occupied Residential Use
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies the Ninety-Nine Year Leasehold Program to: (1) Require at least sixty per cent of the residential condominium units within urban redevelopment sites to be set aside for owner-occupied residential use for not less than ten years from the date of initial purchase of the unit; (2) Amend eligibility requirements to buy or own a residential condominium unit within an urban redevelopment site to allow an individual to own other real property; (3) Amend the term "owner-occupied residential use" to include the renting or subleasing by the owner of a residential condominium unit to any tenant or sublessee of any kind; and (4) Allow the sale of up to forty per cent of residential condominium units to qualified residents if there are units available after being advertised for sale for more than sixty days. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2062
HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Establishes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program as a permanent program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to purchase equity in for-sale housing development projects for qualified residents of the State using moneys in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to lower the initial purchasing price. Establishes equity repayment requirements. Effective 6/29/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
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SB2063
HHFDC; RHRF; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Project Criteria; Conveyance Tax; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Revises the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund by modifying the priority list for project funding and adding new project priority criteria. Authorizes fund transfers between the Mixed-Income Subaccount without legislative approval. Authorizes conveyance tax revenues deposited into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be transferred to the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
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SB2064
Governor; DAGS; Office of the State Architect; State Architect; State Construction Projects; Design Approvals; Design Review; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Establishes within the Department of Accounting and General Services the Office of the State Architect, directed by a State Architect appointed by the Governor. Requires the State Architect to organize, manage, and oversee the design review of all state construction projects and issue design approvals for traditional design-bid-build state construction projects. Requires an annual report to the Governor and Legislature. Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee design review services for state construction projects and issue certain design approvals through the State Architect. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2065
Counties; Permits; State Projects; Designated Staff; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITS.
Requires county permitting agencies to establish and fill positions exclusively to process permit applications submitted for state projects. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, Fevella, Gabbard, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2066
State Agencies; Counties; State Projects; County Building Permit Requirements; Exemption; Public Disclosure; Programmatic or Project-Specific Agreements; Cooperative Working Groups; Report
RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITTING AND INSPECTION.
Allows state projects to be exempted from county building permit requirements under certain conditions. Requires all exempted state projects to be included in a report that is regularly made available to the public. Allows state agencies that undertake projects to be dedicated to a county to prepare programmatic or project-specific agreements that establish requirements and standards for review and acceptance if the agency wants the project to be exempted. Allows state agencies that want to be exempted from county permitting processes to establish a cooperative working group. Requires cooperative working groups to submit an interim report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2027. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2067
Housing Development; County Council Approval Exemption; State Financing Commitments; State Land
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts housing developments that have obtained financing commitments from the State or is located on state land from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2068
OPSD; Affordable Housing; Land Inventory Task Force; Study; State Lands; County Lands; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, on how to maximize housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Gabbard, Kanuha, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2069
HHFDC; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Equity Pilot Program ($)
RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to use existing funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the Equity Pilot Program established under Act 92, SLH 2023. Takes effect 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
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SB2070
HHFDC; Real Property; Qualified Resident; Permanently Affordable; For-Sale Housing; Restrictions on Transfer
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to designate certain for-sale housing units as permanently affordable. Requires the HHFDC to adopt rules to implement the Permanently Affordable For-Sale Housing Program. Repeals certain requirements defining a qualified resident. Removes certain restrictions applicable to the transfer of real property developed and sold under chapter 201H, HRS. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2071
Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Fee Simple; Leasehold
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that the dwelling units eligible for the Rent-to-Own Program shall be units that are for sale in fee simple or leasehold on state or county land under a lease with an initial term of not less than 99 years. Increases the time period that the sales price of the dwelling units under the Rent-to Own Program shall remain fixed from 5 years to 10 years after the rental agreement is executed. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS |
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SB2072
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Tourism; Restaurants; Michelin Guide; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Appropriates moneys to sponsor a Michelin Guide for restaurants statewide. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, Elefante, Wakai |
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SB2073
HHS; DOH; Water Fluoridation; Water Testing; Reports
RELATING TO WATER FLUORIDATION.
Requires certain suppliers of water in the State to adjust the fluoride levels in the supplier's public water system to meet the optimal fluoride level for community water fluoridation, as established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Requires suppliers to test water systems for fluoride levels, at intervals established by the state Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to provide training to suppliers on the implementation of water fluoridation. Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, Richards |
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SB2074
Stadium Authority; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Naming Rights; Stadium; Convention Center; Concessions; Advertising; Marketing; Stadium Development Special Fund; Convention Center Enterprise Special Fund
RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.
Allows the naming rights of the Stadium Facility and Convention Center Facility to be leased to any public or private entity. Requires any revenues derived from advertising or marketing in or on the Stadium Facility or Convention Center Facility to be deposited into the appropriate special fund of the facility. Authorizes the display of the name of any entity that leased the naming rights to a stadium operated by the Stadium Authority on the exterior of the stadium. Exempts concessions within the stadium facility and convention center from chapter 102, HRS. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
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SB2075
Public Procurement; Local Preference; Hawaii Businesses
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
Requires purchasing agencies to apply a local preference to Hawaii businesses in evaluating bids or proposals. Establishes criteria for a Hawaii business to qualify for a local preference. Establishes tiered local preference percentages to be applied based on bid price. Establishes procedures for contract awardees who fail to meet or maintain the preference criteria. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2076
Artificial Intelligence; Deepfakes; Publicity Rights
RELATING TO PUBLICITY RIGHTS.
Protects a person's right to publicity from artificial intelligence deepfakes. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2077
SPRB; Fenix Space, Inc.; Hilo International Airport ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST FENIX SPACE, INC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for the planning, design, and construction of the Fenix Space launch platform system and Fenix Space Hilo flight operations facility. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, KIDANI |
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SB2078
Aquarium Fishing; Fine Increase
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA |
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SB2079
Vehicle Title; Surety Bond; Director of Finance; Ownership
RELATING TO VEHICLE TITLES.
Requires the county Director of Finance to issue a temporary, three-year title to an applicant in cases where no prior title exists, the prior owner is unable to provide one, or the Director is otherwise not satisfied as to the ownership of the vehicle. Requires the applicant to provide a surety bond and certain documentation to the Director. Allows for a right of action against the surety bond and temporary title. Requires the temporary title to convert to a full title after three years unless a suit has been instituted against the temporary title. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2080
DCCA; Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT); Adoption; Rules
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face‑to‑face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Effective 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2081
Motor Vehicles; Certificate of Registration; Divorce Decree
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Authorizes a person to remove their name from a certificate of registration from a motor vehicle if that person is party to a divorce decree that states that title to the motor vehicle was granted to the other party. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2082
DOE; Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program; Workforce Housing; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program at public schools classified as rural or underserved. Requires the Department of Education to administer the program and report findings to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga |
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SB2083
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; State-Owned Historic Properties Preservation Plan Working Group; Historic Preservation; Reports
RELATING TO STATE-OWNED HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND INHERITED LANDS.
Establishes the State-Owned Historic Properties Preservation Plan Working Group within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to ensure the preservation of state-owned historic properties and inherited lands. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2084
DLNR; Marine Life Conservation Districts; Carrying Capacity Program; Administrative Rules; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct a Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit a report to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2085
DOH; Water Catchment Systems; Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Establishes a Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group within the Department of Health to assess the feasibility of allowing business owners in the State to utilize filtered water collected by water catchment systems for business activities. Requires the Business Activity Water Catchment System Working Group to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2028 and dissolve on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2086
Health Care Professionals; Health Care Providers; License; Legal and Administrative Claims; Reporting Requirements; Courts; State Agencies; Professional Liability Insurers; Insurance Commissioner; Licensing Boards; Medical Torts; Statute of Limitation; Statute of Repose; Tolling; Pain and Suffering Damages; Award Limit
RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
Part II - Requires health care professionals, and courts and agencies in receipt of the filing, to report to the respective licensing board any legal or administrative complaint, claim, or action for damages filed against the health care professional within thirty days of receipt of the filing. Requires review by the licensing boards. Requires filings against physicians, osteopathic physicians, or podiatrists to be reported to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires self‑insured health care providers and professional liability insurers for health care providers to report to the Insurance Commissioner any medical tort claims filed with the court and requires the Insurance Commissioner to forward certain information to the appropriate professional board or the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Part III – Extends the time frame by which a medical tort action can be brought and establishes additional tolling conditions. Increases the cap on damages recoverable for pain and suffering in medical tort actions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
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SB2087
DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Bronze Level; Catastrophic Plan; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Employer Contributions; Portability; Reports
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Establishes a three-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to assist individuals who have lost Medicaid health insurance coverage and lack access to other health insurance options. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program; provided that the Department shall allow the operator to access state-backed reinsurance or risk stabilization support for the operator of the Pilot Program. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to: (1) Issue premium subsidies or vouchers; and (2) Accept employer contributions; provided that the benefit shall be portable and follow the individual without imposing compliance or administrative obligations on the State or an employer. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2029. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
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SB2088
DLIR; Insurance Commissioner; Nontraditional Workforce; Portable Health Care Benefits; Voluntary Pilot Program; High Deductible Health Plan; Catastrophic Health Plan; Health Savings Account; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR WORKERS.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, to establish and implement a five-year voluntary Nontraditional Workforce Portable Health Care Benefit Plan Pilot Program that offers high deductible health plans or catastrophic health plans to nontraditional workers who are ineligible for health benefits provided by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund or prepaid health care plans under the Prepaid Health Care Act. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga |
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SB2089
DHS; Medicaid; Prospective Payment System; Reimbursement; Mental Health Services; Mental Health Professionals; Rules
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Expands the services eligible for Medicaid Prospective Payment System reimbursement to include certain services furnished by a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic and provided by mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules to allow medical assistance reimbursement payments for services provided to recipients eligible for Medicaid benefits under any plan under Medicaid managed care programs in the State by unlicensed mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Requires the Department of Human Services to seek necessary waivers and any additional approvals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Inouye, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2090
Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody Evaluators; Licensed Mental Health Counselors
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Allows licensed mental health counselors to be appointed as child custody evaluators. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang |
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SB2091
DOE; School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program; School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund; Repayment Signing Bonus Program; School Bus Driver Outreach and Pathway Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund. Establishes a Repayment Signing Bonus Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Outreach and Pathway Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2092
Renewable Portfolio Standards; Definition; Biomass; Repeal
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Repeals biomass from the renewable portfolio standard definition of "renewable energy". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
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SB2093
Fuel Tank Advisory Committee; Regular Meetings; Frequency; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE FUEL TANK ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Requires the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee to hold at least one regular meeting during each calendar quarter. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, Wakai |
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SB2094
EALs; Toxic Chemicals; Pollutants; Procedural Requirements; Public Notice
RELATED TO TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Requires state agencies that monitor environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels (EALs) to ensure the preservation of a safe environment. Prohibits modifications to EALs unless certain procedural requirements are met. Establishes a process to allow any resident to petition for modifications to an established EAL. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
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SB2095
DOH; PFAS Working Group; PFAS; Toxic Chemicals; Reports
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a PFAS Working Group within the Department of Health to investigate the existence and environmental dangers of per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other related chemicals. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Ihara |
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SB2096
DOH; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; PFAS; Wastewater Management; Testing; Rules; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
Requires certain wastewater treatment plants to test sewage sludge and any other residual material for the presence of PFAS. Requires the Department of Health to adopt administrative rules for the safe disposal and sequestration of sewage sludge and other residual material that contain specific amounts of PFAS. Prohibits the issuance or renewal of permits if testing yields PFAS in sewage sludge or other residual material on land used for agronomic purposes, on land where drainage tiles have been installed, on land that drains into waters of the State, or land in a five hundred-year floodplain. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2097
DAB; Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program; Climate Adaptation; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS.
Establishes the Climate-Resilient Food Systems Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
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SB2098
DAB; Clean Plant Program; Establishment; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
Establishes a Clean Plant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to support the production, maintenance, and distribution of disease-free, clean plant material to growers, nurseries, and other agricultural producers in the State. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2099
DOH; Large Municipal Waste Combustors; Incinerators; Environmental Protection; Performance and Emission Standards; Rules
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE POLLUTION.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt by 12/31/2027, rules setting forth performance and emission standards for large municipal waste combustor plants operating within the State, in compliance with proposed federal rules. Beginning 1/1/2028, requires large municipal waste combustor plants operating within the State to comply with the rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
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SB2100
DAB; Pesticides; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Reports; Online Reporting Tool
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Exempts wood preservative pesticides from reporting requirements. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
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SB2101
Department of Health; Counties; Solid Waste Reduction; Organic Waste Diversion; Benchmarks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Establishes statewide goals for solid waste reduction and organic waste diversion. Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to reduce all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a specified amount of organic waste per year in alignment with established state benchmarks. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
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SB2102
DAB; Hemp; Hemp-derived Feed Ingredient; Commercial Feed; Rules
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
Beginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the use of hemp-derived feed ingredients in certain commercial animal feeds. Authorizes the use of hemp and hemp-derived feed ingredients in commercial feed for livestock, contingent on approval by the federal government or Association of American Feed Control Officials. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Fukunaga, Wakai |
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SB2103
DAB; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours and state and county public parks. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2104
GET; Groceries; Nonprescription Drugs; Phased Repeal; County Surcharge; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Implements a phased repeal of the state general excise tax on the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs in the State. Prohibits counties from establishing county surcharges on the state general excise tax on gross income or gross proceeds from the sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs in the State. Prohibition on county surcharges to be repealed on 12/31/2030. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, RICHARDS, Wakai |
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SB2105
DOH; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Audit; Internal Control Process; Repeal; Distributors; Redemption Centers
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Repeals provisions requiring all deposit beverage distributors to send monthly or semi-annual distribution reports and supporting records to the Department of Health; develop and submit to the program for approval, an internal control process to ensure accurate data reporting and adequate record maintenance; and obtain biennial independent audits. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2106
Retail Establishments; Delivery Sellers; Nonprescription Diet Pills; Dietary Supplements; Weight Loss; Muscle Building; Sale or Delivery to Minors; Prohibition
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Prohibits the sale of nonprescription diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to any person under eighteen years of age. Requires retail establishments and delivery sellers to follow certain protocols regarding certain products to prevent access by minors to the restricted products. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2107
DOH; Lung Cancer Screening; Educational Materials; Signage; Written Notice; Cigarettes; Tobacco Products; Retailers
RELATING TO LUNG CANCER SCREENING.
Requires the Department of Health to develop by 12/31/2026, standardized educational materials relating to lung cancer screening and language on lung cancer screening information to be included in signage and written notices to be used by retailers of tobacco products. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires retailers engaged in the retail sale of tobacco products to display signage on lung cancer screening at each point of sale and provide written notice on lung cancer screening to each buyer of a tobacco product. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
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SB2108
Family Court; Jurisdiction; Criminal Offenses; Minor Defendants; Abuse; Trauma
RELATING TO JURISDICTION.
Amends the factors a family court is required to consider in deciding whether the court may waive jurisdiction over a minor or adult held for criminal proceedings. Preserves the family court's jurisdiction over a minor transferred for criminal proceedings for subsequent acts that would otherwise be within the family court's jurisdiction. Requires the court to retain jurisdiction over a minor if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the minor was trafficked, sexually abused, or raped by the alleged victim in the case before or during the commission of the alleged offense. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2109
HIEMA; Emergency Preparedness; Emergency Communications; Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATIONS.
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop and implement a statewide public education and communications program to promote household emergency preparedness consistent with the Agency's fourteen-day essential supplies recommendation. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Fukunaga, Wakai |
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SB2110
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission; Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program; Agriculture; Technical Assistance; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program within the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2111
Licensure Requirements; Renewals; Continuing Education Requirements; Domestic Violence; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Clinical Social Workers
RELATING TO LICENSURE.
Requires marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers to complete courses related to domestic violence for licensure and renewals. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2112
Additives in Food; Petroleum-Based Synthetic Food Dyes; Synthetic Chemicals; Prohibited
RELATING TO ADDITIVES IN FOOD.
Beginning January 1, 2027, bans the manufacture, sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any food that contains petroleum-based synthetic food dyes and synthetic chemical additives. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, KIDANI, Fukunaga |
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SB2113
DCR; DAGS; DOH; Plant-Based-By-Default Program; Reports
RELATING TO PLANT-BASED FOOD AND DRINKS.
Requires the Departments of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Accounting and General Services, and Health to establish a Plant-Based-By-Default Program for food and drinks offered at state-operated prisons, state-licensed hospitals, and government-sponsored events. Requires annual reports to the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
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SB2114
Collective Bargaining; Grievance Procedure; Suspension; Discharge; Discipline; Exempt Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve any disciplinary action. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2115
Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Negotiations; Impasse Procedures; Arbitration
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Amends the collective bargaining negotiation procedure on the repricing of classes within a bargaining unit for public employees. Establishes an impasse procedure to be applied when an employer fails to initiate the negotiation or the parties fail to reach an agreement within certain timeframes. Repeals existing law that requires a different impasse procedure to apply in those situations. Sunsets 6/30/2029. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS |
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SB2116
AG; State and County; Departments, Boards, Commissions, Agencies; Public Employees; Confidential Complaint Process; Reports; Rules
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Requires the Attorney General to establish a confidential process for persons to anonymously file complaints against public employees. Requires the Attorney General to review and forward the complaints to the department, board, commission, or agency deemed appropriate by the Attorney General. Requires the departments, boards, commissions, and agencies to process the complaint pursuant to their standard complaint‑processing procedures and report the disposition to the Attorney General. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules and submit annual reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Ihara |
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SB2117
EUTF; Collective Bargaining; Contributions; Disputes; Impasses; Arbitration
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the Trust Fund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2118
Indebtedness; Salary or Wage Overpayment; Overpayment Payroll Transactions; Deductions for Recovery; Notice
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
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SB2119
Reimbursement; Public Employees; Travel Costs; Interest Owed
RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Requires the State or a county to reimburse an officer or employee for work-related travel costs that the officer or employee loaned to the State or a county within thirty calendar days of submitting an approved Statement of Completed Travel. Requires the State or a county to pay interest on a loan not reimbursed within thirty days until the loan is fully reimbursed. Obligates an officer or employee to request a complete refund from the travel vendor for travel not taken. Entitles an officer or employee to reimbursement from the State or a county when a travel vendor offers no or a partial refund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2120
Public Employees Benefits; Sick and Vacation Leave; EUTF; Transfer; Break in Service
RELATING TO TRANSFER OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Requires the State, Legislature, and counties to amend rules and policies to ensure that certain employees can transfer accrued vacation and sick leaves if rehired by the State or a county within one calendar year of separation. Extends the allowable break in service for purposes of determining certain state and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund from ninety calendar days to one full year. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2121
Emergency; Official Announcements; Broadcast Media; American Sign Language; Sign Language Interpreter
RELATING TO EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during each official announcement broadcast via television or the Internet during a state of emergency. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible during the broadcast. Requires a news media outlet to display the American Sign Language interpreter in a picture-in-picture window during broadcasts of official emergency announcements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2122
Cafeteria Plans; Wage and Salary Reduction Benefit Programs; Flexible Spending Accounts; Public Service; Maximum Contributions; Carryover Limits
RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS.
Specifies that the maximum contribution and carryover amounts for a public service flexible spending account plan shall be set in accordance with the annual limits prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service for cafeteria plans. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, RICHARDS, Chang, Hashimoto |
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SB2123
DAB; BAB; Agricultural Park Lots; Farm Dwellings; Land Use; Inspections
RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.
Prohibits residing on agricultural park lots unless within a farm dwelling permitted by the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct inspections of agricultural park lots for unpermitted farm dwellings during fiscal year 2026-2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, KIM, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Hashimoto |
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SB2124
Penal Code; Sentencing; Arson; Mandatory Imprisonment; Maximum Fine
RELATING TO ARSON.
Requires that defendants convicted of arson offenses be sentenced to mandatory imprisonment and a maximum fine. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2125
Teacher Licensing; Emergency Hire; Exemptions; Licensure Progress
RELATING TO TEACHER LICENSING.
Removes 3-year employment limit for unlicensed teachers hired on an emergency basis. Requires that unlicensed teachers hired on an emergency basis make continuous and verifiable progress toward satisfying licensing requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, Wakai |
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SB2126
DAB; Conventional Farming; Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANTS.
Establishes the Conventional Farming Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide grants to small and midsized farmers who practice conventional farming. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
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SB2127
DOH; Water Pollution; Landowners; Runoff; Agricultural Enterprises; Damages; Fines; Liability; Rules
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Requires a landowner in possession of ten thousand or more acres in the State to be liable for damages and fines arising from runoff originating on the land and entering into state waters or onto state lands. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules and prioritize enforcement of water pollution control regulations in rural areas where there are existing reports of runoff and other forms of water pollution. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, GABBARD |
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SB2128
Trespass; Hunting; Motor Vehicles; Firearms; Forfeiture
RELATING TO TRESPASS.
Provides that any firearm or motor vehicle possessed and used by a person who hunts on private land without the permission of the owner or occupier of the land shall be forfeited to the State in accordance with chapter 712A, HRS. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Wakai |
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SB2129
DBEDT; Study; Minimum Wage; Increases; Impact on Businesses and Other Employers; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the impacts of the incremental minimum wage increases pursuant to Act 114, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, on businesses and other employers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2130
DLNR; Public Lands; Hunting Access; Public Hunting Areas; Report
RELATING TO HUNTING.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend its administrative rules to increase by 20% on each island the total acreage of public lands designated as public hunting areas for the hunting of game birds and game mammals. Requires report to Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY |
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SB2131
HTA; Tourism; Functional Plan
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Subjects the Hawaii Tourism Authority's updating of the Tourism Functional Plan to availability of funding. Requires the Governor to submit an approved updated plan to the Legislature before the Regular Session following an update, rather than before the Regular Session of 2025. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, RICHARDS, Elefante, Fukunaga, Inouye, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2132
Insurance Commissioner; Dental Insurers; Dental Loss Ratio; Rate Filings; Reports
RELATING TO DENTAL INSURANCE.
Requires dental insurers to file all proposed plan rates and rate changes for a dental insurance plan with the Insurance Commissioner. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to disapprove the proposed plan rate if the dental loss ratio for the plan is less than seventy-five per cent. Establishes the method to calculate a dental insurer's dental loss ratio. Requires dental insurers to include dental loss ratio information in their annual reports to the Insurance Commissioner. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish certain report information. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Hashimoto |
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SB2133
DOH; Community; Residential Treatment; Youth Mental Health Residential Treatment Program; Contract Requirements; General Liability Insurance; Community Safety Action Plan; Community Association; Neighborhood Boards; Notification
RELATING TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT.
Requires any person applying to the Department of Health to contract or extend or renew a contract to operate certain residential treatment programs to, as a condition of the contract, obtain and maintain a general liability insurance policy with a certain minimum coverage amount; submit to the Department for review and approval a community safety action plan; and provide to the community association or neighborhood board in the community in which the program will operate a written notice of the program's establishment and location and the community safety action plan. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2134
DOT; Traffic Safety; Driver's License; Renewal; Motor Vehicle Drivers
RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Requires applicants for driver's license renewal to complete an educational course that includes a road safety video developed by the Department of Transportation and a written examination. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, RICHARDS |
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SB2135
Intimate Image; Nonconsensual Distribution; Criminal Offense
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Establishes the offense of nonconsensual distribution of an intimate image. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto |
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SB2136
Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro Mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-Speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes safe riding behaviors for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of high-speed electric devices in certain locations. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters to apply to electric micro-mobility devices. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 3 electric bicycle. Authorizes a person under the age of fourteen to operate class 2 electric bicycles under supervision. Prohibits a person from riding a class 3 electric bicycle on a sidewalk. Authorizes a person to ride a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the word "motor-driven cycle" with the word "motor scooter". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, Inouye, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2137
DHRD; Civil Service Positions; State Departments, Divisions, and Agencies; Recruitment and Hiring; Rules
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Authorizes state departments, divisions, and agencies to elect to assume hiring and recruitment functions from the Department of Human Resources Development for vacant civil service positions within that department, division, or agency under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to adopt rules. Repeals existing law authorizing state departments, divisions, and agencies to conduct minimum qualification review of applicants for their vacant civil service positions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2138
Department of Defense; UH; STAP; Graduate Degree
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Authorizes the Adjutant General to expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified enlisted personnel in the Hawaii National Guard. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
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SB2139
EMSAC; HI-EMA; AG; Administrator; Members
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Removes the Adjutant General as a nonvoting ex-officio member of the Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. Adds the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as a nonvoting ex-officio member of the EMSAC. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto |
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SB2140
Contractors; Employees; Counties; Wages; Benefits; Hours; Employment Status; Disclosure
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding their employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status and deny, revoke, or suspend a building permit application for violating laws relating to wages, benefits, hours, and employment status, under certain conditions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Hashimoto |
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SB2141
DLE; Retirement for Public Officers and Employees; Allowances; Contributions; Pension and Retirement Systems
RELATING TO ALLOWANCE ON SERVICE RETIREMENTS.
Includes certain law enforcement administrators and employees of the Department of Law Enforcement as class A members of the pension and retirement systems and provides guidance for the computation of retirement benefits similar to police officers. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Hashimoto |
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SB2142
HSEO; DAGS; State Agencies; Energy Efficiency; Lighting; First Responder Facilities; Report
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires each state agency to expeditiously use energy efficient lighting. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to provide technical assistance and survey state agencies for compliance, prioritizing first responder facilities. Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to assist the Hawaii State Energy Office in conducting the survey. Requires a report of the survey to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, McKelvey |
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SB2143
AG; Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Vacancy
RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER.
Provides that, in the event of a vacancy in the position of Chief Election Officer, the Attorney General shall serve as the Interim Chief Election Officer until the Elections Commission appoints a new Chief Election Officer. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2144
SOEST; Water Retention; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER RETENTION.
Directs the University of Hawaiʻi School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology to conduct a study that identifies, analyzes, and evaluates possible methods to capture, retain, and store rainwater and storm water runoff for counties with a population of more than five hundred thousand. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, RICHARDS, Ihara, Kanuha, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
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SB2145
Law Enforcement; Recording; Private Right of Action
RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES.
Establishes the right of a person to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for any violation of the right to record law enforcement activities. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2146
Traffic Fines; Task Force; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS.
Establishes a Traffic Fines Task Force that will examine the Finnish tiered traffic fines system, determine whether a similar system could be implemented in the State, and provide recommendations as to how a system could best be implemented. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS |
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SB2147
Love My Library Day; Observed Day
RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY.
Designates the first Friday in February of each year as "love My Library Day" in the State. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2148
DHS; General Assistance; State of Emergency; Emergency Supplementary Income; Eligibility; Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund
RELATING TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE.
Allows the Department of Human Services to administer and provide public assistance to eligible residents of the State during a Governor-declared state of emergency. Allows the Department of Human Services to expend funds from the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2149
Domestic Abuse; Mediation; Exemption; Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FEVELLA, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2150
Employment; Job Listing; Disclosure; Exemption
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS.
Requires hourly rate or salary ranges to be disclosed on job listings for full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal employees. Removes the exemption for employers having fewer than fifty employees. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2151
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies State and local authority during a state or local state of emergency. Adds definition of "severe weather warning". Allows the Legislature to terminate a state of emergency and city councils to terminate a local state of emergency. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Moriwaki |
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SB2152
Constitutional Amendment; Judges; Mandatory Retirement Age (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy to seventy‑five years of age. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2153
BAB; Bona Fide Farmer; Bona Fide Agricultural Activity; Definitions; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop and adopt a multi-tiered, matrix-based assessment framework to develop definitions for the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires the Board to collaborate with stakeholders to draft the terms "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity". Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2154
DAB; Agricultural Markets Study; Report; Agricultural Statistics Service; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study of agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the one-year study of agricultural markets for Hawaii farmers. Appropriates funds to establish two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions to collect agricultural data and conduct data analysis for public consumption. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2155
DOH; Individual Wastewater Systems; Dwelling Units; Dwellings; Bedrooms; Rules
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules to: (1) Set the maximum number of dwellings and dwelling units that may be connected to a single individual wastewater system to five dwellings and dwelling units; and (2) Set the maximum number of bedrooms that may be connected to a single individual wastewater system to six bedrooms. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2156
DBEDT; Creative Industries Division; Agricultural Film Production Land Use Act; Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee; Rules
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Permits film production on certain lands zoned for agricultural use under certain conditions, including obtaining land use special permits. Establishes the Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish film permit application requirements and processes, facilitate the issuance of special permits for film production on agricultural zoned parcels, and advise and make recommendations relating to the regulation of film productions on agricultural zoned lands. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt rules. Includes temporary filming activities as a permissible conditional accessory use of lands within the agricultural district. Includes film production on agricultural zone parcels as a permitted use of land within the agricultural district under special permits. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha |
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SB2157
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Search and Rescue Special Fund; Mandatory Reimbursement; Administrative Appeal; Hearing; Counties; Administrative Rules; Trespassing; Misdemeanor; Fines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Establishes the Search and Rescue Special Fund. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires an administrative appeal hearing for an individual subject to cost reimbursement to contest the assessment. Requires counties and the State Fire Council to adopt ordinances or rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. Raises the penalty for criminal trespass from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor under certain circumstances. Imposes a fine on a person convicted of criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2158
Board of Veterinary Medicine; Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund; Scholarships; Loan Repayment; Interstate Partnerships; Memoranda of Understanding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Special Fund. Establishes the Veterinarian Workforce Development Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program to support qualified veterinarians committed to or currently working in veterinary medicine in the State. Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to enter into agreements, including memoranda of understanding, with the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, and accredited out‑of‑state schools to increase the availability of accredited veterinary programs and licensure opportunities to residents of the State. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2159
ADC; North Kohala; GO Bonds; Agriculture; Agricultural Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HALAULA AGRICULTURAL PARCEL.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of the Halaula Agricultural Parcel for agricultural development. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, KANUHA, KIDANI, Wakai |
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SB2160
DAB; Beekeepers; Registration; Industry Standards; Best Management Practices; Apiary Program; Limitation on Liability; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEEKEEPING.
Clarifies the registration process for beekeepers with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide guidance and support to registered beekeepers to help beekeepers adhere to certain industry standards and best management practices. Establishes a limitation on liability for any registered beekeeper who follows industry standards and best practices. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2161
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Department of land and Natural Resources; Land Use; Rodeos; Rodeo Activities
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes rodeos and rodeo activities on lands that are zoned for agricultural use. Defines the term "rodeo and rodeo activities". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, LAMOSAO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2162
LUC; Agricultural District; Land Reclassification; Senior Housing; Elderly Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes large landowners to petition the Land Use Commission to allow the development of elderly housing on portions of agricultural lands. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2163
Auditor; Charter Schools; State Public Charter School Commission; Financial Audit; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Standardizes annual independent financial audits for public charter schools. Authorizes sanctions for noncompliance with independent financial audits. Requires the Board of Education, the Public Charter School Authorizer, and Auditor to review the annual independent financial audits. Allows the Auditor to conduct its own financial audit if a public charter school is a high risk for insolvency. Requires for 2026-2027, the Auditor to conduct its own one-time financial audit of each charter school in addition to the annual independent financial audits and requires a report to the Legislature. Requires State Public Charter School Commission to take action based on Auditor's recommendations in the one-time financial audits. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Kanuha |
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SB2164
DLNR; BLNR; Dam and Reservoir Safety; Inspections; Hazard Assessment; Hazard Mitigation; Dam Liability Insurance; High Hazard; Burden of Proof; Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam liability insurance or the active seeking of dam liability insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation measures, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. Prohibits the DLNR from classifying a dam as high hazard based only on its engineering risk assessment results. Authorizes the DLNR to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage. Authorizes the DLNR to consider a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Shifts the burden of proof to the DLNR to find that a dam is categorized as high-hazard. Establishes additional requirements for the DLNR and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
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SB2165
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Medical Debt; Health Care Providers; Medical Creditors; Debt Collection; Prohibition
RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.
Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from filing a civil lawsuit to collect medical debt from a patient whose household income is less than or equal to five hundred percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from engaging in certain debt collection practices. Prohibits a health care provider or medical creditor from selling medical debt. Prohibits a health care provider whose income exceeds a certain threshold from denying non-emergency medically necessary care to patients. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, Ihara, Inouye |
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SB2166
Property Damage; Chickens; Ungulates; Felids; Liability; Penalty; Study
RELATING TO NUISANCE.
Establishes liability for any individual who keeps, feeds, or harbors chickens, ungulates, or felids that cause damage to the private property of another individual. Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to conduct a study to determine whether feral chickens should be classified as an invasive species. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2167
Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Act; Insurance Commissioner; Prior Authorization; Telehealth; Automated Decision System
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT.
Revises the Hawaii Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Act by: (1) Establishing new provisions on telehealth parity, prior authorization timelines, and automated decision systems; (2) Enhancing medical data protection and privacy standards; (3) Expanding the insurance commissioner's enforcement authority; and (4) Improving network adequacy, internal and external appeals procedures, and reporting requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
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SB2168
UH; DOE; DAB; ADC; DLIR; Kuleana AgTech Pathways Program; Regional Hubs; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Kuleana AgTech Pathways Pilot Program. Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Agribusiness Development Corporation, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and appropriate community organizations to develop and administer the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG |
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SB2169
ADC; Real Property; Condemnation; Eminent Domain; Public Use
RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Agribusiness Development Corporation to acquire by condemnation any real property or interest in real property, under certain conditions. Prohibits any real property acquired by the Corporation by condemnation from subsequently being transferred or taken for any other public use without the Corporation's consent. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI |
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SB2170
ADC; North Kohala; GO Bonds; Agriculture; Agricultural Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NORTH KOHALA KYNNERSLY EAST SITE LAND PARCEL.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Agribusiness Development Corporation to purchase the North Kohala Kynnersly East Site Land Parcel for agricultural development. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, KANUHA, KIDANI, Wakai |
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SB2171
PUC; DOT; Water Carrier Act; Transfer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Transfers the jurisdiction of the Hawaii Water Carrier Act from the Public Utilities Commission to the Department of Transportation. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, KIDANI |
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SB2172
All-Terrain Vehicles; Highways; Drivers; Equipment; Agriculture
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Allows an all-terrain vehicle to drive in the evening and night if they are equipped with headlights, tail lights, turn signals, and brake lights, and while displaying a slow moving vehicle emblem. Allows drivers of all-terrain vehicles to wear a safety helmet with a securely fastened chin strap, rather than require. Includes in the definition of "utility-terrain vehicle" a motor vehicle that accommodates one driver and one passenger sitting side-by-side, and up to six people in seat belts. Includes "all-terrain vehicle" in the definition of "motor vehicle" under the State's motor vehicle insurance law. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, KIDANI |
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SB2173
Health; Insurance; Full-Arch Dental Implants; Medically Required Mandatory Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for full-arch dental implants that are medically necessary. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI, RHOADS, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
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SB2174
DAB; BAB; Emergency Quarantine; Pests
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to declare an emergency quarantine when it has been reasonably determined that there is a threat to the environment in the State. Authorizes the Department to halt operations related to or within the affected area for 96 hours, subject to extension by vote of the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes the Department to quarantine any business or other area that is known or reasonably suspected to be infested or infected with any pest or any other prohibited, restricted, or unlisted organism. Authorizes the Department to establish interim rules governing the transportation of any material into and within the state that creates a situation dangerous to public or ecological health. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2175
Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices; Prohibition
RELATING TO DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC SMOKING DEVICES.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits selling, offering for sale, or distributing certain disposable electronic smoking devices. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, RHOADS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2176
DLNR; DBEDT; Hawaii Film Office; Wiki Permits Service; Right‑of‑entry Permits; Right-of-Entry Areas; Unencumbered State Lands; Commercial Activity; Database; Changelog; Appeal; Reimbursement; Memorandum of Understanding; Annual Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RIGHT-OF-ENTRY PERMITS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources establish, maintain, and update a public database of each right-of-entry area eligible for a right-of-entry permit. Requires DLNR to develop and publish on its website criteria for the addition of a right-of-entry area to the public database or the removal of a right-of-entry area from the public database. Requires DLNR to notify the public and seek public input before the addition of a right-of-entry area to the public database or the removal of a right-of-entry area from the public database. Authorizes DLNR to remove right-of-entry area from the database without advance public notice in the case of an emergency. Requires DLNR to establish and maintain a public changelog documenting each addition to, or removal from, the public database. Requires DLNR to notify a permittee whose access to a right-of-entry area has been revoked before the date of permissible use. Requires DLNR to establish an administrative hearing and review process. Allows permittees whose access has been revoked to seek reimbursement. Requires DLNR to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Hawaii Film Office. Requires DLNR to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Requires DLNR to revise the terms and conditions of its Wiki Permits service. Requires DLNR to ensure that all Wiki Permits forms, digital interfaces, and permit workflows are consistent. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura |
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SB2177
HHFDC; Housing Development; Counties; Affordable Housing; Application; Approval
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that projects seeking exemptions from planning and development laws and rules may be modified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to make recommendations to appropriate legislative bodies. Requires HHFDC or a county to accept an application seeking certain exemptions within thirty days, and to process the application within one hundred twenty days before final approval by a county legislative body for certain housing projects. Provides that any application that is neither approved nor denied by the county within one hundred twenty days shall be approved unless the county can demonstrate why an approval of the project would not be appropriate or would adversely affect public safety. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI |
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SB2178
DAB; UH CTAHR; Industrial Hemp Program; Industrial Hemp Advisory Board; Native Hawaiian Practices; Non-Cannabinoid Industrial Hemp Infrastructure and Innovation; State Building Code; Hempcrete; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
Establishes an Industrial Hemp Program in the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity that includes comprehensive licensing, education, and support for non-cannabinoid industrial hemp cultivation and use. Establishes the Industrial Hemp Program Advisory Board to develop a strategic plan to establish and expand the processing infrastructure and commercialization of industrial hemp. Requires the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to support research and development focused on local adaptation, sustainability, and economic development goals. Requires DAB to promote partnerships with Native Hawaiian practitioners, cooperatives, and aina-based programs. Adopts state building codes for hemp‑based materials, including hempcrete. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Moriwaki |
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SB2179
Law Enforcement; Policies; Masks; Prohibition; Immigration; Judicial Warrants
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
By 1/1/2027, requires all law enforcement agencies in the State to maintain a policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers. Requires law enforcement agencies to maintain confidential, accurate records documenting each officer's adherence to the agency's visible identification policy. Prohibits state and county law enforcement agencies from assisting any law enforcement operation conducted by a federal law enforcement agency that fails or refuses to maintain a policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers that meets the standards of state law. By 1/1/2027, requires state and county law enforcement agencies to maintain a policy on the minimum requirements to cooperate with a federal law enforcement agency enforcing federal immigration laws in the State. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Ihara, Kanuha |
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SB2180
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2181
Education; Instructional Hours; Student Performance; Student Improvement; Public Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Increases required public school instructional hours beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Richards, Wakai |
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SB2182
Residential Leases; State Lands; County Lands; Exemption
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.
Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2026, for an initial period of not less than 99 years from chapters 516 and 516D, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Richards |
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SB2183
Consumer Protection; Deceptive Trade Practices; Pricing
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Establishes as a deceptive trade practice the advertising, displaying, or offering of a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2184
DOE; DOH; Safe Spaces for Students; Telehealth; Mental Health; Public Schools; Middle Schools; High Schools
RELATING TO STUDENT ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop and distribute to each public middle and high school in the State guidelines for the establishment and operation of safe spaces for students to access telehealth services on school property during normal school hours. Requires each public middle and high school to establish and maintain a safe space for students according to the guidelines. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, WAKAI, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2185
LUC; Counties; County General Plan; State Land Use Urban District Boundaries; Reclassification
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Requires the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands that are designated for urban growth under a county general plan or county development plan as being in the urban district at the request of the county. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2186
OPSD; Coastal Zone Management Program; Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy; Report
RELATING TO BLUE CARBON.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, GABBARD, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2187
DBEDT; Department Name; Rename; Housing
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Renames the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism as the Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, KIDANI, Kanuha |
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SB2188
Department of Housing; HCDA; HHFDC; OPSD; HPHA; Establishment; Transfer
RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Establishes the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority within the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. Replaces the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism with the Director of Housing on the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Kanuha |
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SB2189
HHFDC; Board of Directors; Membership; Chairperson; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Repeals requirement that Chairperson of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors be a public member. Repeals prohibition on certain members of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors from serving as Chairperson. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI |
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SB2190
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale or rent in perpetuity to buyers or renters who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants or renters, and do not own any other real property. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2191
Housing; Limited-Profit Housing Associations; Limited-Profit Housing Council; Qualified Residents
RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council to oversee limited-profit housing associations. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
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SB2192
Counties; Reduction in Housing; Maintaining Residential Capacity
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes a county to reduce the number of housing units that may be built within any geographical area of the county only if the county increases the number of housing units that may be built elsewhere in the county, such that there is no net loss in residential capacity in the county. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Richards, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2193
Banks; Loans; Housing; Director of Finance; State Treasury Depository
RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.
Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2194
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; RHRF; Eligible Applicants; Organizations; Profits; Government Agencies
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires applicants for rental housing revolving fund moneys to be either organizations that are required to use all financial surplus, excluding fees, to develop additional housing in the State, or government agencies. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2195
HHFDC; HPHA; Board of Directors; Members; Executive Director
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Adds the Executive Director of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Kanuha, McKelvey, Richards |
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SB2196
HPHA; HHFDC; Board of Directors; Members; Executive Director
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Adds the Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2197
HHFDC; Rent-to-Own Program; Option Period; Sales Price
RELATED TO HOUSING.
Replaces the five-year period during which the sales price of a rent-to-own dwelling unit shall remain fixed with an option period established by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2198
DLIR; Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to study the establishment of a Hawaii Workforce Excellence Award Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2199
Director of Finance; Pomaikai Hawaii Fund; Sovereign Wealth Fund; Special Land and Development Fund; Investment; Dividend Distribution; Qualified Residents; Rules; Reports
RELATING TO THE POMAIKAI HAWAII FUND.
Establishes the Pomaikai Hawaii Fund, a state-owned sovereign wealth fund, into which certain portions of the transient accommodations tax revenues, moneys from general fund balance surpluses, moneys from civil action settlements where the State is a party, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale or other disposition of public lands shall be deposited. Establishes a Board of Directors to manage and invest the moneys in the Fund and distribute the earnings to qualified residents of the State beginning calendar year 2030. Requires the Board to adopt rules. Requires the Director of Finance to provide guidance to the Board on the establishment and administration of the Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS |
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SB2200
SFCA; Hawaii Urban Planning Museum; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Requires the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to establish a Hawaii Urban Planning Museum. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2201
DHRD; Workforce Development; State Agencies; Employment; Hawaii State Fellows Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii State Fellows Program within the Department of Human Resources Development to match talented applicants with full-time, paid fellowship roles in various state agencies for a period of 10 to 11 months. Establishes minimum qualifications and procedures for eligible applicants to apply to the program. Gives preference to eligible program applicants who have a pre-existing connection to the State or a demonstrated commitment to long-term leadership in the State. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to coordinate with state agencies to implement and promote the program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Moriwaki |
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SB2202
Education; Instructional Hours; Student Performance; Student Improvement; Public Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Increases required public school instructional hours beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Richards, Wakai |
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SB2203
Law Enforcement; Mask; Disguise; Prohibition; Criminal Offense; Penal Code
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the offense of use of a mask or personal disguise by a law enforcement officer. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
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SB2204
Health Insurance; Autism; Benefits; Coverage; Age; Limit; Repeal
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, repeals the fourteen years and under age limit for health insurance coverage requirements for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Repeals the maximum coverage benefit limit of $25,000 for applied behavioral analysis services. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Fukunaga, Gabbard, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2205
Single-Use Plastic Beverage Containers; Plastic Beverage Caps; Plastic Resin Identification; Prohibition
RELATING TO PLASTIC POLLUTION.
Prohibits the sale of any beverage contained in single-use plastic beverage containers where the plastic beverage cap is not tethered to the single-use plastic beverage container when the plastic beverage cap is removed. Requires plastic beverage caps tethered or otherwise attached to the single-use plastic beverage containers to be the same plastic resin. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, RHOADS |
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SB2206
DOE; DOH; Safe Spaces for Students; Telehealth; Mental Health; Public Schools; Middle Schools; High Schools
RELATING TO STUDENT ACCESS TO TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop and distribute to each public middle and high school in the State guidelines for the establishment and operation of safe spaces for students to access telehealth services on school property during normal school hours. Requires each public middle and high school to establish and maintain a safe space for students according to the guidelines. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, WAKAI, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2207
OPSD; Coastal Zone Management Program; Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy; Report
RELATING TO BLUE CARBON.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a Statewide Blue Carbon Strategy. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, GABBARD, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2208
DHS; Med-QUEST Division; State Pharmacy Benefit Manager Program; Medicaid Managed Care Organization; Standard Contract Form; Spread-Pricing; Rules; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish or select and contract with a third-party administrator to serve as the State Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) who shall be responsible for administering all pharmacy benefits for medicaid beneficiaries enrolled with medicaid managed care organization. Requires medicaid managed care organizations to contract with and utilize the State PBM. Establishes requirements to procure the State PBM in addition to the requirements under state law governing purchases of health and human services. Establishes requirements and prohibitions for the contract to be used by the DHS when contracting with the state PBM. Requires the DHS to establish a single-preferred drug list to be used by the State PBM. Requires the DHS to consult with the Med-QUEST Healthcare Advisory Committee on the development, implementation, and oversight of the State PBM program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
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SB2209
Rental Discrimination; Income; Attorneys' Fees
RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
Allows the court to award attorneys' fees to a prevailing party in an action relating to discriminatory practices in a rental transaction based on source of income. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Elefante, San Buenaventura |
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SB2210
HCRC; Discrimination; Income; Prohibited
RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION.
Allows the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to prosecute discrimination based on source of income in housing cases. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2211
DHS; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Human Services to provide emergency assistance to households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and to expand food delivery services through its contracted community-based providers, including to supplement or expand the Hawaii Emergency Food Assistance Program. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2212
DOE; Public Schools; Artificial Intelligence; Literacy; Curricula; Policy; Advisory Council; Grant Pilot Program; Establishment; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide Artificial Intelligence Literacy Curricula Plan for students in eleventh and twelfth grades, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year as a condition for graduation. Establishes the Advisory Council for Artificial Intelligence Education. Establishes a three-year Artificial Intelligence Education Grant Pilot Program within the Department of Education. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
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SB2213
DOE; Environmentally Friendly Schools Act; Environmental Stewardship Curriculum; Sustainability Programs; Recycling and Composting Program; Single-Use Plastic Products; Water Bottle Filling Stations; Reports; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a statewide Environmental Stewardship Curricula Plan for public schools for certain students. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, requires public schools to offer an environmental stewardship course for certain students. Requires the Department of Education to establish and administer sustainability programs, including recycling and composting programs, to be implemented at public schools. Beginning 7/1/27, prohibits the use or distribution of single-use plastic utensils, trays, straws, and other disposable plastic food service products in public school cafeterias. Beginning 7/1/28, requires each public school to have at least one operational refillable water bottle filling station accessible to students and staff. Requires reports to the Board of Education and the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, Moriwaki, Richards |
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SB2214
Consumer Protection; Deceptive Trade Practices; Pricing
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Establishes as a deceptive trade practice the advertising, displaying, or offering of a price for goods or services that does not include all mandatory fees or charges, with certain exceptions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Kanuha, Richards |
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SB2215
DOE; School Classes; Start Time
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the - school year, requires public elementary, middle, and high school classes to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. Requires the Department of Education to adjust state-provided bus and school meal schedules accordingly. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Richards |
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SB2216
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; Vehicle License Recovery Fees; Rental Car Companies; Annual Audit; Repeal
RELATING TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Reinstates certain costs of fees and taxes that may be passed on to lessees. Effective 1/1/2051. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella |
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SB2217
LUC; Decision-Making Process; Boundary Amendment
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Gabbard, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2218
LUC; Counties; County General Plan; State Land Use Urban District Boundaries; Reclassification
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Requires the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands that are designated for urban growth under a county general plan or county development plan as being in the urban district at the request of the county. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2219
LRB; Joint Legislative Access Committee; State Capitol; Public Access; Capitol Visitor Center; Appropriation; Positions ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
Establishes a Capitol Visitor Center within the State Capitol to be maintained and operated by the Legislative Reference Bureau. Requires the Joint Legislative Access Committee to review the operations of the Capitol Visitor Center and recommend policies to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
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SB2220
Public Administration; State Holidays; Lunar New Year
RELATING TO STATE HOLIDAYS.
Designates the day of the second new moon after the winter solstice of each year as a state holiday celebrating the Lunar New Year. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS, Elefante |
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SB2221
USDA; Terminal Illness; Right-to-Try; Investigative Drug or Biological Product; Access to Care
RELATING TO TERMINAL ILLNESSES.
Authorizes manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products that are pending approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration to make the drugs or products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, San Buenaventura |
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SB2222
DOE; Education; Attendance; Mental Health; Behavioral Health; Excused Absence
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Education to identify as an excused absence any absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health. Limits the number of excused absences due to mental or behavioral health that a student may take per academic year. Exempts an absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory school attendance. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2223
Voter Registration; Department of Human Services; Med-QUEST; Office of Elections; Examiner of Drivers
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires the Department of Human Services' Med-QUEST division to automatically transmit applicants' voter registration information to the Office of Elections and clerk of the county of the applicant's residence, subject to certain conditions. Authorizes the Office of Elections to designate state agencies for automatic voter registration if the agency collects, processes, or stores certain information. Updates methods for automatic voter registration conducted by the Examiner of Drivers. Makes conforming amendments. Effective 1/30/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS |
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SB2224
DOE; Public Schools; Public Charter Schools; K-12; Mental Health Professionals; School Counselors; Psychologists; School Psychologists; Social Workers; Report to Legislature; Appropriation; General Fund Expenditure Ceiling Exceeded ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, requires each public school in the State, including charter schools, to employ, or retain under contract, at least one mental health professional for every 250 students enrolled, subject to certain conditions. Requires the Department of Education to submit a progress report to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education to contract for mental health professionals and to establish an unspecified number of full‑time equivalent mental health professional positions within the Department of Education. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, RHOADS, Wakai |
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SB2225
DCCA; Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; Adoption; Rules
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychologists when patients are located in compact states other than the state where the psychologist is licensed. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki |
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SB2226
Motorcycles; Safety Equipment; Safety Helmet; Requirement
RELATING TO MOTORCYCLES.
Requires all persons operating or riding a motorcycle to wear a safety helmet. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
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SB2227
HPHA; DLNR; State Rent Supplement Program; State Rent Supplement Program Special Fund; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court; Transaction Fees; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to award monthly rent supplement payments on behalf of qualified tenants under the State Rent Supplement Program prioritizing certain tenants, including kupuna. Authorizes the HPHA to enter into memoranda of agreement for rental supplement payments with the counties or specialized nonprofit organizations. Amends provisions relating to the State Rent Supplement Program. Establishes the State Rent Supplement Program Special Fund. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to assess a transaction fee for each applicable recording in the office of the Assistant Registrar of the Land Court or the Bureau of Conveyances to be deposited into the State Rent Supplement Program Special Fund. Repeals the existing separate State Rent Supplement Program for kupuna. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2228
UH; Marine Trade Training Apprenticeship Program; Marine Trade Training Program Tax Credit
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes the Marine Trade Training Apprenticeship Program within the University of Hawaii system of community colleges. Establishes the Marine Trade Training Program Tax Credit. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Richards |
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SB2229
DOH; CAB; Air Pollution; Evidence
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Allows air pollutants collected by a complainant or Department of Health's Clean Air Branch master to be used as evidence to initiate complaints on air pollution; in hearings in connection with air pollution; and in legal proceedings in the name of the State for the prevention, control, or abatement of air pollution. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, Moriwaki |
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SB2230
DOH; Lung Cancer Screening; Educational Materials; Signage; Written Notice; Cigarettes; Tobacco Products; Retailers
RELATING TO LUNG CANCER SCREENING.
Requires the Department of Health to develop by 12/31/2026, standardized educational materials relating to lung cancer screening and language on lung cancer screening information to be included in signage and written notices to be used by retailers of tobacco products. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires retailers engaged in the retail sale of tobacco products to display signage on lung cancer screening at each point of sale and provide written notice on lung cancer screening to each buyer of a tobacco product. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2231
DLIR; Department of Human Resources Development; Legislature; Judiciary; State Internship and Workforce Development Program; State Agencies; Eligibility; Applications; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the State Internship and Workforce Development Program for the public sector by expanding the program to the Legislative and Judicial branches; limiting the internships to full-time placements of ten to eleven months; establishing eligibility criteria, application requirements, and selection preferences; and requiring the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to collaborate with coordinating agencies to promote the program and recruit eligible applicants. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2232
HHFDC; Tiny Home Grant Pilot Program; Tiny Home Villages; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A TINY HOME GRANT PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a three-year Tiny Home Grant Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Requires counties and nonprofit organizations that are awarded a grant to submit an annual report to the HHFDC. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2233
Counties; Building Permits; Prohibition; Private Covenants; Restrictive Covenants
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Prohibits a county from issuing a building permit for a project that violates any private covenant or restrictive covenant that has been registered with the Bureau of Conveyances or Land Court. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2234
Housing; Qualified Nonprofit Housing Trusts; Qualified Residents
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies the definition of "qualified nonprofit housing trust" in Chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require qualifying organizations to exclusively serve qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Fukunaga |
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SB2235
DOT; HTA; Airport Wi-Fi; Visitors; Educational Video; Environmental Protection; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to require each person arriving in the State at an airport with a state-funded Wi-Fi service to view a one-minute educational video on the environmental protection laws and regulations of the State and counties before the person is granted access to the Wi‑Fi service. Requires the Department to collaborate with the Hawaii Tourism Authority to develop the educational video. Expands the responsibilities of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to include the implementation and administration of tourism-related initiatives, in collaboration with other public agencies, that are designed to educate visitors on the environmental protection laws and regulations of the State and counties. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2236
Additives in Food; Petroleum-Based Synthetic Food Dyes; Synthetic Chemicals; Prohibited
RELATING TO ADDITIVES IN FOOD.
Beginning January 1, 2027, bans the manufacture, sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any food that contains certain petroleum-based synthetic food dyes and synthetic chemical additives. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2237
DLNR; State Agencies; Vegetation Management; Wildfire Hazard Maps; Community Fuels Reduction Project; Reports
RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION.
Requires each state agency to create and regularly update a wildfire hazard map. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules. Specifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall clear brush present on state lands for more than sixty days through the Community Fuels Reduction Project. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to remove certain brush from high- and medium-risk wildfire areas on state lands. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2238
DOE; Automatic Voter Registration; Enrollment Application; Registration; Students
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Makes an application for voter registration part of the enrollment application or course registration process for Department of Education high schools. Requires eligible student applicants to be given the choice to be registered to vote. Requires updating of names and addresses of eligible student applicants who are already registered to vote unless the applicant declines. Requires the sharing of certain information among the counties, Department of Education, election personnel, and online voter registration system. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2239
Automatic Voter Registration; State Agencies; Dual-Purpose Applications
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Authorizes state agencies to makes applications for voter registration part of certain state agency application processes. Facilitates the sharing of certain information among certain state agencies, election personnel, and online voter registration system. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2240
Land Use Commission; Commission on Water Resources Management; District Boundary Amendment
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires any petitioner for a district boundary amendment to obtain certification from the Commission on Water Resources Management that enough water is available for the project needs without causing harm to the relevant aquifers and provide that certification to the Land Use Commission. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, KIDANI |
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SB2241
HSEO; Zero-Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure; Government Vehicles; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLES.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii State Energy Office to analyze zero-emissions vehicle infrastructure in the State. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2242
Maui County Council Package; Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Enacts, and authorizes the Governor to enter into, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2243
County of Hawaii Mayor's Office Package; Department of Health; Counties; Cesspools; Conversion; Connection; Priorities; Deadlines
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Amends the deadlines for the upgrade or conversion of cesspools to Director of Health-approved wastewater system or connection of cesspools to a sewerage system. Requires priority 1 cesspools to be upgraded, converted, or connected by 12/31/2050, and phases the deadlines for lower priority cesspools in later years. Requires the Director of Health, in consultation with the counties, to determine the prioritization level of all cesspools in the State. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2244
Package; Ethics Commission; Nepotism; Legislature; Judiciary
RELATING TO NEPOTISM.
Subjects legislative and judicial employees to the same ethical standards prohibiting nepotism that are applicable to other state employees. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2245
Package; Ethics Commission; State Employees; Pre-Employment Restrictions; Post-Employment Restrictions
RELATING TO REVOLVING DOOR RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
Prohibits new state employees from taking official action on matters they worked on before state employment. Prohibits former permanent employees of the Office of the Governor and Office of the Lieutenant Governor from representing persons or businesses for a period of 12 months after termination from state employment. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2246
State Ethics Commission Package; Financial Disclosures; Requirements
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Expands the scope of persons who are subject to public financial disclosure requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2247
State Ethics Commission Package; Contributions; Solicitation
RELATING TO POLITICAL FUNDRAISING BY EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES.
Prohibits any Executive Branch employee who is nominated or appointed by the Governor to a compensated position subject to confirmation by the Senate from engaging in certain campaign fundraising activities. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2248
State Ethics Commission Package; Financial Disclosures; Requirements
RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES.
Expands the scope of persons who are required to file financial disclosures to include certain gubernatorial nominees subject to Senate confirmation. Makes technical amendments relating to legislators. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2249
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offense; Bribery
RELATING TO BRIBERY.
Establishes heightened penalties for the offense of bribery under certain circumstances. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2250
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Promoting Controlled Substances; Homelessness; Drug-Free Zones; Housing; Shelter; Homeless Facilities
RELATING TO THE PROMOTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Amends the offense of promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, public parks, or public housing projects or complexes to include homeless facilities. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2251
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Victim Witness Assistance Program; VOCA; GIA; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates grant-in-aid moneys to the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu for the Victim Witness Assistance Program. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2252
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Sentencing; Elder Persons
RELATING TO ELDER CRIME VICTIMS.
Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2253
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Criminal Offenses; Negligent Injury
RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.
Amends the offense of negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2254
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Abuse of Family or Household Member; Petty Misdemeanor; Deferred Acceptance of Guilty Plea
RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
Maintains the petty misdemeanor offense of abuse of family or household member by repealing the sunset of amendments made to sections 709-906 and 853-4, HRS, by Act 19, SLH 2020. Repeals provisions authorizing a deferred acceptance of a guilty plea for misdemeanor and petty misdemeanor abuse of family or household members offenses. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2255
Biodiesel; Minimum Fuel Requirement; Diesel-powered Motor Vehicles; DBEDT
RELATING TO BIODIESEL.
Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt rules to require that diesel fuel sold in the State for use in on-highway diesel-powered motor vehicles contains no less than five per cent biodiesel by volume. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2256
Brother Joseph Dutton Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY.
Designates April 27 of every year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2257
DOH; Air Pollution; Vegetative Burning; Green Waste; Permits; Residential Areas
RELATING TO VEGETATIVE BURNING.
Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, RICHARDS, Hashimoto |
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SB2258
DOE; DOH; DCR; DOD; DAGS; UH; Local Preference; Landscaping Materials; Mulch; Compost; Soil
RELATING TO LOCAL PURCHASING PREFERENCE.
Gradually requires that by 2032, 30% of natural landscaping materials purchased by certain departments be purchased from sources that manufacture, process, produce, or harvest the natural landscaping materials in Hawaii. Applies to the Department of Education, Department of Health, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Department of Defense, Department of Accounting and General Services, and University of Hawaii. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2259
DBEDT; Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Establishes the Hawaii Dementia Initiative Business Recognition Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2260
DHHL; Native Hawaiians; Home Lands; Tracts; Lessees; Successors
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Provides that an individual who becomes a lessee of a tract of Hawaiian home lands, either as an original lessee or as a successor lessee, shall forfeit any interest as an original lessee or successor lessee in any other tract of Hawaiian home lands and be removed from any applicant waitlist. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI |
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SB2261
Huli Au Ola; Physician and Dentist Retention; Molokai; Study; Grant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires Huli Au Ola to conduct a study on physician and dentist recruitment and retention to serve the island of Molokai. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2026. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, KIDANI, Kanuha, Kim |
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SB2262
DOH; Counties; Department of Law Enforcement; Police Departments; Solid Waste Pollution; Hazardous Waste; Illegal Dumping; Penalties; Task Force; Reporting Procedures; Enforcement
RELATING TO POLLUTION.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a centralized reporting system for the public to report solid waste pollution violations. Increases penalties for solid waste pollution violations. Establishes a state-county illegal dumping task force and reporting requirements. Increases penalties for felony and petty misdemeanor disposal of solid waste. Defines "carcass" for purposes of hazardous waste. Increases penalties for unlawful hazardous waste disposal. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
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SB2263
DBEDT; Business Competitiveness; Business Climate Improvement Working Group; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS.
Establishes a goal for the State to achieve a ranking among the top 10 states in the nation for business competitiveness by 2045. Establishes a ranking metric and interim goals. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a working group to develop and recommend policies that improve Hawaii's business competitiveness. Requires annual reports to Legislature. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kanuha, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2264
Office of the Child Advocate; Establishment; Office of the Ombudsman; Child Welfare; Juvenile Justice; Oversight; Investigation; Reports; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.
Establishes an independent Office of the Child Advocate within the Office of the Ombudsman to oversee and evaluate the delivery of services to children and their families by various state agencies and entities, receive and investigate complaints, and make recommendations for improvement. Requires annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and public. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Inouye, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2265
Constitutional Amendment; Initiative; Referendum (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ENABLE LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide for initiative and referendum. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2266
Initiative; Referendum
RELATING TO ENABLING LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE.
Provides for initiative and referendum procedures. Takes effect upon ratification of a constitutional amendment enabling legislation by the people. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2267
Smart911; Department of Accounting and General Services; 911 Board
RELATING TO 911 SERVICES.
Requires the 911 Board to establish, implement, and maintain a statewide emergency safety profile system that allows residents to voluntarily create and manage secure personal profiles containing information relevant to emergency responses. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Inouye, McKelvey |
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SB2268
Equity; Universal Changing Accommodations; Public Accommodations; Public Entity Construction
RELATING TO EQUITY.
Requires all places of public accommodation and public entity construction projects constructed after 7/31/2027 to provide universal changing accommodations that are equally accessible regardless of gender. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
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SB2269
Executive office on Aging; Hanai Memory Network Program; Dementia Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Wakai |
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SB2270
Individuals with Disabilities; Access and Functional Needs; Housing Projects; Expedited Permits
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Includes housing projects for individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs as eligible projects to apply for expedited permits. Effective 7/2/2026. Repeals on 6/30/2031. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2271
Hospital Licensing; Department of Health; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Accreditation Organizations; Certification Organizations; Licensing Inspections
RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Chang, Hashimoto |
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SB2272
Department of Health; Home Health Agencies; Accreditation; Certification; Licensing Inspections; Public Information
RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RICHARDS, Chang, Kanuha |
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SB2273
Workers' Compensation; Employers; Treatment Plans; Medical Services Providers; Payment; Disagreement; Dispute Resolution Procedures
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires that employers pay all workers' compensation claims for compensable injuries and not deny claims without reasonable cause or during a pending investigation. Creates a presumption of compensability for claims submitted by employees excluded from coverage under the Hawaii prepaid health care act. Requires that employers notify medical services providers of any billing disagreements and allows providers to charge an additional rate to employers for outstanding balances owed for undisputed charges. Establishes dispute resolution procedures for employers and providers who have a reasonable disagreement over charges. Requires employers to deny a treatment plan within 3 days of receipt of a treatment plan or the treatment plan is deemed accepted. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, Hashimoto |
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SB2274
DLE; Medical Cannabis; Medical Records; Inspection; Repeal
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Repeals statutory language that currently authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to: (1) inspect a qualifying medical cannabis patient's medical records held by the health provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient; and (2) suspend or revoke a health provider's ability to issue written certification for medical cannabis if the provider refuses the foregoing inspection, or if the medical records do not comply with the medical use of cannabis law. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Gabbard, Richards |
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SB2275
DHS; Workers with Disabilities; Medicaid; Buy-In Program; Rules
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Requires the Department to adopt rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KANUHA, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Fukunaga |
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SB2276
Hawaii Medical Board; Surgical Assistant; License; Requirement; Exception; Surgical Assistant Advisory Committee; Establishment; Medicaid Reimbursement
RELATING TO SURGICAL ASSISTANTS.
Requires the Hawaii Medical Board to require each person practicing medicine or podiatric medicine as a surgical assistant in the State to be licensed as a surgical assistant. Establishes exceptions. Requires the Hawaii Medical Board by rule to establish the application procedure, medical educational and training standards, examination requirements, if any, for surgical assistant licensure and degrees of supervision for surgical assistants. Establishes the Surgical Assistant Advisory Committee. Expands the services eligible for Medicaid Prospective Payment System reimbursement to include certain services furnished by a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic and provided by surgical assistants. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai |
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SB2277
DOH; Health Care; Hospitals; Price Transparency; Consumer Protection; Enforcement; Federal Requirements; Civil Penalties
RELATING TO HOSPITAL PRICE TRANSPARENCY.
Requires each hospital in the State to comply with federal hospital price transparency requirements. Requires the Department of Health to monitor and enforce compliance. Establishes a process for patients to challenge debt collection actions filed by a noncompliant hospitals. Requires the Department of Health to publish a list of any enforcement actions taken against noncompliant hospitals. Requires hospitals to provide patients with an easy-to-understand itemized bill statement before initiating a debt collection action against a patient. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Hashimoto |
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SB2278
Counties; Outdoor Lighting; Light Pollution Protection Strategy; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.
Requires all outdoor light fixtures to be fully shielded. Creates exemptions for certain outdoor lighting. Repeals the Night Sky Protection Strategy. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, MCKELVEY, Chang, Richards |
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SB2279
Bail Bonds; Peace Bonds; Bail Agents; Sureties; Insurers; Bail Forfeiture; Defendants; Limited Financial Means
RELATING TO BAIL.
Amends bail and peace bond forfeiture rules to predicate forfeiture on whether bail providers performed and continue to perform their duties with reasonable diligence. Clarifies when bail providers may discharge their duties. Specifies the factors that courts shall consider in determining if bail providers are performing their duties with reasonable diligence or are negligent and should be subject to forfeiture. Requires courts to hold a hearing to order a forfeiture. Extends the deadline to file motions to set aside forfeitures. Clarifies that courts may extend, waive, or modify any procedural deadlines in forfeiture proceedings. Species that bail providers are not in privity with defendants, and therefore not barred res judicata from filing certain motions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, FEVELLA, McKelvey, Moriwaki, Richards |
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SB2280
Forfeiture; Bond or Recognizance; Bail; Crimes and Criminal Proceedings
RELATING TO FORFEITURE.
Extends the period during which a surety, surety insurer, or bail agent may file a motion or application to set aside the bond or recognizance forfeiture from thirty days to ninety days. Ensures that proper notice of a bail forfeiture judgment is provided to a surety or bail agent. Affirms that a judge may impose financial conditions of release and maintain full discretion to consider individual circumstances. Allows a surety or bail agent to apply to set aside a forfeiture, even if a prior motion has been filed. Subjects bail bond forfeiture proceedings to Rule 60 of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure. Prohibits forfeiture from being ordered in any felony case. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2281
DOH; Health Care Providers; Artificial Intelligence; Patient Interaction; Consequential Decisions; Disclosure; Notice; Oversight; Performance Evaluations; Recordkeeping; Reports; Rules
RELATING TO THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTH CARE.
Requires health care providers using artificial intelligence (AI) in patient interactions to disclose to the patient that the patient is interacting with artificial intelligence. Requires health care providers using AI in making consequential decisions relating to the patient to provide certain notice and statements to the patient; maintain a qualified AI oversight personnel who shall be a natural person that reviews, evaluates, and validates or overrides AI outputs; monitor and conduct regular performance evaluations of their AI systems; implement procedures to address identified deficiencies; and maintain certain records. Requires certain health care providers using AI to submit annual reports to the Department of Health. Requires the Department to adopt rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
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SB2282
Health Insurance; Medical Insurance; Prior Authorization; Medicare
RELATING TO INSURER PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
Establishes the Prior Authorization Committee to specify medical conditions for which prior authorization by the insurer for treatment is not required for health insurance coverage. Requires health plan insurers to align their prior authorization processes for other conditions with Medicare policies. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Fukunaga, Moriwaki |
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SB2283
Mail Order Pharmacies; Community Retail Pharmacies; Prohibitions
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Repeals certain prohibitions on the imposition of fees, conditions, or requirements on community retail pharmacies that are not imposed on mail order pharmacies. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2284
Health; Diet Pills; Muscle Building; Dietary Supplements; Minors
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Generally prohibits the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to minors. Provides certain exceptions for vitamins and protein products. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2285
DOH; Behavioral Health Complex Patient Model; Community-Based Organizations; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPLEX PATIENT TREATMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations for a behavioral health complex patient model. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kanuha |
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SB2286
Uniform Probate Code; Firearms; Personal Representative
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Requires a personal representative of a decedent appointed under the Uniform Probate Code to notify the police department of the appropriate county of any and all firearms in an estate. Requires the police department to certify that all registered firearms in an estate and other firearms of which the police department has been notified are properly transferred or disposed of before the estate may close. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG |
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SB2287
DOH; Adolescent Mental Health Services; Community-Based Organizations; Prevention; Early Intervention; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations to provide preventive and early intervention mental health services to adolescents within the community. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2288
Mental Illness; Severe Cognitive Impairment; Assisted Community Treatment; Involuntary Hospitalization; Hawaii Penal Code; Penal Responsibility; Fitness Proceed; Examination; Order for Treatment
RELATING TO MENTAL ILLNESS.
Clarifies the procedures for assisted community treatment, examination, and hospitalization for individuals who may be mentally ill or suffering from substance abuse who are imminently dangerous to self, others, or property. Amends the procedures for involuntary hospitalizations and assisted community treatment petitions. Amends the Hawaii Penal Code to streamline the determination process for penal responsibility and fitness to proceed, including requiring courts to issue orders for treatment to defendants excluded from penal responsibility due to a mental disease, disorder, or defect. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS |
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SB2289
Certificates of Need; Exemptions
RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF NEED.
Exempts from the certificate of need requirements certain health care facilities and services that address maternal and pediatric health, serve federally designated medically underserved rural areas, lower patient costs, are unlikely to be overprescribed, and assist certain vulnerable populations. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kanuha |
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SB2290
Law Enforcement; Visible Identification; Facial Coverings; Policy; Prohibition
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
By January 1, 2027, requires each law enforcement agency operating in the State to maintain a publicly available policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers and use of facial coverings. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Kanuha |
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SB2291
DHS; Medicaid; Child Care Subsidies; Caregivers; Caregiver Capacity; Eligibility; Home and Community-Based Services; Assessments; Evaluations; Long-Term Care Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.
Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Inouye, Kanuha |
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SB2292
Worker's Compensation; DLIR; Evidence-Based Treatment; Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL TREATMENT.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a medical treatment utilization schedule to standardize treatment for injured employees involved in workers' compensation claims. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, RICHARDS |
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SB2293
Condominium Associations; Boards of Directors; Education; Expenses
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies the authorizations for education expenses incurred by the board of directors of a condominium association. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Ihara |
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SB2294
Condominiums; Associations; Boards; Managing Agents; Self-Governance; Compliance
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Specifies that all condominium associations, boards, and managing agents are required to comply with the declaration, bylaws, and all county ordinances and state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including mortgage lending requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Ihara, Kim |
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SB2295
Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations; Condominiums; Managing Agents; Educational Opportunities; Seminars; Notice
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Requires all managing agents of cooperative housing corporations, planned community associations, and condominiums to distribute information received regarding educational opportunities or seminars electronically to the board of directors of the cooperative housing corporation, planned community association, or condominium. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Ihara |
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SB2296
Homeowners' Associations; Condominium Associations; Definitions
RELATING TO HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS.
Expands the definition of condominium association to include associations organized under chapter 421J, HRS. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, Ihara |
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SB2297
Community Association Managers; Managing Agents; Condominiums; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Homeowners Associations
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Clarifies that a community association manager is an individual who is the managing agent responsible for the contracted management and oversight of a cooperative housing corporation, condominium association, or homeowners association. Amends the definition of "managing agent" to include a community association manager. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, Ihara |
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SB2298
Common Interest Communities; Planned Community Associations; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Condominium Associations; Proxy Forms; Explanations
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Requires common interest community proxy forms to include certain language related to the selection options for proxies. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, Ihara, Kim |
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SB2299
Insurance Commissioner; Captive Insurance; Condominiums; Planned Community Associations; Common Interest Associations; Residential Association Captive Insurance Companies; Authorized
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Establishes provisions authorizing common interest associations to form and participate in residential association captive insurance companies under certain conditions. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to regulate residential association captive insurance companies. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Inouye |
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SB2300
Condominium Associations; Budget Summaries; Replacement Reserves
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Reduces condominium associations' cash flow plans from a thirty-year projection to a twenty-five-year projection of the association's future income and expenses to fully fund its replacement reserves requirements each year during that twenty-five-year period. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole, McKelvey |
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SB2301
Condominiums; Association Records; Resale Transactions
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Exempts condominium associations and managing agents from providing documentation not already in existence or preparing forms to facilitate a private sales transaction. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Inouye |
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SB2302
Condominiums; Condominium Property Regime Task Force
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Implements the Condominium Property Regime Task Force recommendations. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2303
Renewable Energy; Portable Solar Generation Devices
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Creates exemptions from interconnection requirements for portable solar generation devices. Establishes basic safety requirements for portable solar generation devices. Provides liability protections for electric utilities. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA, CHANG, DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2304
Identity Theft; Artificial Intelligence
RELATING TO IDENTITY THEFT.
Includes fraudulent impersonation or false depiction through artificial intelligence or materially deceptive media in the offenses of identity theft. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2305
Driver's License; Permit; Civil Identification Card; Nonapparent Disability
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.
Allows applicants for driver's permit, driver's license, or civil identification cards to request a nonapparent disability notation on their permit, license, or identification card. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2306
DLNR; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court; Transaction Fees
RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.
Makes permanent, rather than repealing upon the adoption of relevant administrative rules, the Department of Land and Natural Resources' authority to establish a transaction fee for certain services rendered by the Bureau of Conveyances for each recording in the Bureau of Conveyances and Land Court. Amends the authorized uses of moneys in the Bureau of Conveyances Special Fund. Repeals language that required the Bureau of Conveyances' microfilm fees to be established by rules. Effective 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2307
Active Retired Clinician License; Hawaii Medical Board; Physicians; Osteopathic Physicians; Surgeons; Volunteer Clinical Work; Community-Based Health Care or Public Health Organizations
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Authorizes the Hawaii Medical Board to issue an active retired clinician license to retired physicians, osteopathic physicians, and surgeons with inactive Hawaii medical licenses to provide volunteer clinical work through community-based health care or public health organizations. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2308
Procurement; Public Contracts; Small Purchases; Vendor Compliance
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Increases the contract award value that triggers required proof of vendor compliance from $2,500 to $6,000. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2309
Agricultural Loan Division; DAB; Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund; Loan Portfolio; Increase Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Requires the Agricultural Loan Division to sell portions of its loan portfolio to permitted third parties, with proceeds to be deposited into the agricultural loan revolving fund. Appropriates funds out of the Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund to increase its expenditure ceiling and thereby expand access to agricultural loan financing and support local food production. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2310
DAB; Kainahola Stream; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2311
Claims Against the State; Attorney General; Report
RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE.
Prohibits claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments, authorization for which is sought from the Legislature that exceed the time limitations of section 40-68, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from being claimed. Requires the Attorney General to include in the Attorney General's annual report of claims recommended for approval a total dollar amount of possible judgments against the State that have not yet settled. Requires the Attorney General's report to the Legislature describing the claims against the State to include additional information. Requires the Attorney General to submit a report every five years to the Legislature containing further incidents that occurred in an agency that led to a claim. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
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SB2312
Government Contracts; Contractors; Public Records
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
Clarifies that records created, received, maintained, or used by private contractors performing government functions on behalf of public agencies shall be subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
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SB2313
Comprehensive Public Funding; Campaign Spending Commission; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC FINANCING FOR CANDIDATES TO ELECTED OFFICE.
Establishes a comprehensive system of public financing for all candidates seeking election to state and county public offices in the State, to begin with the 2028 general election year. Requires the Campaign Spending Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Ihara, Kanuha |
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SB2314
Hawaiian Language; State Law; Public Documents
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.
Requires that the Hawaiian version of a law be held binding if the law in question was originally drafted in Hawaiian, or if the law was originally drafted in English and if the law was subsequently amended, codified, recodified, or reenacted in Hawaiian, and meets certain criteria. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2315
ConAm; General Elections; Amendment Process; Tallying; Votes (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO SPECIFY THAT THE STANDARD FOR VOTER APPROVAL OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY THE LEGISLATURE IS A MAJORITY OF ALL THE VOTES TALLIED UPON THE QUESTION.
Proposes to amend article XVII, section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution regarding the standard for ratification of a constitutional amendment proposed by the Legislature, to require that a majority of all the votes tallied upon the question be a "yes" vote, and not include blank, spoiled, and over votes in determining whether a majority was reached. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2316
DOT; Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offsets; Qualified Air Travel
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KIDANI, MCKELVEY |
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SB2317
DAB; Insurance; Small Agricultural Producers; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Directs the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study on insurance coverage for small agricultural producers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, RICHARDS, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
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SB2318
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Agricultural Statistics Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program in statute. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2319
DAB; Grant Writer; Position; Permanent; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and converts the position from temporary to permanent. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, RICHARDS |
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SB2320
UH; DOE; DAB; ADC; DLIR; Farmers; Agricultural Careers; Kuleana AgTech Pathways Program; Regional Hubs; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Kuleana AgTech Pathways Pilot Program to create career pipelines in the fields of agriculture and agricultural technology. Requires the University of Hawaii to collaborate with the Department of Education, Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Agribusiness Development Corporation, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and appropriate community organizations to develop and administer the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2321
DAB; Two-Lined Spittlebug Response Pilot Program; Invasive Species; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TWO-LINED SPITTLEBUG.
Establishes a two-year Two-Lined Spittlebug Response Pilot Program to mitigate and control the spread of the two-lined spittlebug. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto |
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SB2322
Environmental Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement; Requirement; Significant Historic Properties; Traditional Cultural Properties
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.
Requires that an environmental assessment be conducted and an environmental impact statement be prepared for any proposed use within historic properties considered significant or recognized as a traditional cultural property. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
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SB2323
Farmland Transition Commission; Farmland Access; Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Farmland Transition Commission to examine barriers certain farmers face when trying to purchase or access farmland and provide recommendations on possible incentives or policies to assist these individuals in purchasing or accessing farmland. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Sunsets 12/31/2032. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS |
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SB2324
Condominiums; Project; Registration; Agricultural District; Neighborhood Boards
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
For purposes of registering a condominium project in an agricultural district, (1) lowers the threshold from projects with five units to projects with two units for which a signed statement from a county is required and (2) requires a signed statement from the neighborhood board, if applicable. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2325
Sentencing; Juvenile Offenders; Sentence Modification; Interest of Justice
RELATING TO JUVENILE OFFENDERS.
Authorizes courts to modify sentences imposed on juvenile offenders if certain conditions are met and the court finds that the defendant is not a danger to the safety of any person or the community and the modification is in the interests of justice after considering certain factors. Establishes procedures, provides for hearings and representation by counsel, and authorizes appellate review. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2326
DOTAX; Income Tax; Solar Canopy Installation Tax Credit; Renewable Energy Generation; Rules
RELATING TO INCOME TAX.
Establishes a Solar Canopy Installation Tax Credit that applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Requires the Director of Taxation to take certain actions to implement the tax credit. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG |
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SB2327
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Online Automated Permitting Platform; Self-Certification Process
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to implement SolarAPP+ or a functionally equivalent online automated permitting platform that verifies code compliance and issues permits to licensed contractors for solar distributed energy resource systems in real-time by 1/1/2027. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits in areas served by an investor-owned electric utility to adopt a self-certification process for solar distributed energy resource systems that are not SolarAPP+ compatible. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RICHARDS |
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SB2328
DOH; Waste Combustion Facilities; Monitoring and Sampling Plan; Air Contaminants; Website; Report
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Requires owners or operators of waste combustion facilities to develop a plan to implement continuous monitoring and sampling technologies at each combustion unit to monitor and sample for certain air contaminants. Requires a publicly available website hosted by the Department of Health to track and display the data collected on the air contaminants. Requires the Department of Health to adjust permit limits for air contaminants based on the data collected. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, Chang, San Buenaventura |
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SB2329
Environmental Review; FONSI; Acceptance of EIS; Validity; Time Limit
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Specifies a time limit for the validity of a finding of no significant impact of a final environmental assessment or acceptance of a final environmental impact statement for a proposed action. Requires an agency or applicant to commence a new environmental review process for the proposed action if the validity expires. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD |
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SB2330
DOH; Newly Manufactured Washing Machines; Microfiber Filters; Requirements
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Phases in requirements that all newly manufactured washing machines sold within the State by January 1, 2042, be equipped with a microfiber filter. Requires certification that newly manufactured washing machines have microfiber filters. Establishes penalties. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, Fukunaga |
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SB2331
Public Utilities Commission; Renewable Energy Portfolio; Standards; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Renewable Energy; Trees
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes a lifecycle greenhouse gas emission intensity standard that an energy source must meet to be considered a renewable energy source. Excludes trees and woody products of trees from the definition of "renewable energy". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RICHARDS |
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SB2332
Department of Taxation; Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; Carbon Emissions; Tax Credit; Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund; Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reestablishes the Agricultural Development and Food Security Special Fund. Establishes the Carbon Emissions Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Gradually increases the Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security tax rates and establishes a refundable carbon cashback tax credit to offset increases for most taxpayers. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS |
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SB2333
Neonicotinoid Pesticides; Prohibition; Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Evaluations
RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale, possession, or use of a pesticide containing one or more neonicotinoid pesticides, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to evaluate the potential impacts of and adopt any necessary control measures for neonicotinoid pesticide use on pollinating insects, native migratory and resident birds, aquatic organisms, and human health. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
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SB2334
Agriculture Land Conservation; Agricultural Land Conversion Fee; Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund; Healthy Soils Program; State Lands; Commercial Agricultural Production; Conservation Practices
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires the payment of an Agricultural Land Conversion Fee by the buyer or lessee in a transaction for any agricultural land that will be converted from agricultural production for certain purposes. Establishes the Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund to, among other things, support the Health Soils Program. Requires all state lands used in the commercial production of agricultural commodities, including any lands under lease agreements with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to use an established metric to advance the adoption of conservation practices. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RICHARDS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2335
Agribusiness Development Corporation; Agricultural Conservation Easement Program; New Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish an Agricultural Conservation Easement Program to purchase from willing private land owners agricultural conservation easements to preserve and protect the land for agricultural use in perpetuity. Establishes the Agricultural Conservation Easement Management Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RICHARDS |
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SB2336
Trees; Public Lands; Arborists; Professionals; Contractors; Best Management Practices
RELATING TO TREES.
Requires the State or political subdivision to ensure and enforce that all arborists and other professionals managing trees or lands that will impact public trees in its employ, including contractors, adhere to best management practices. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Ihara |
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SB2337
Department of Education; Mathematics; Numeracy; Numeracy Coaching Program; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a Numeracy Coaching Program to provide numeracy coaches in certain Department of Education elementary schools, middle schools, and intermediate schools to support teachers, improve instruction, and ensure that students develop a strong foundation in mathematics. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO |
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SB2338
HHFDC; HPHA; Executive Director Salary; Executive Assistant; Employment Contract
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Increases the salary cap of the Executive Director of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to an amount that does not exceed the Governor's salary. Renames the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director and increases that position's salary cap to 95% of the Executive Director salary. Prohibits HHFDC and Hawaii Public Housing Authority employment contracts that exceed 2 years, unless approved by the Legislature. Provides HHFDC with autonomy in personnel matters. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, Kim |
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SB2339
State Building Code Council; Department of Accounting and General Services; Membership; Building Industry Association of Hawaii; General Contractors Association of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Makes both the representative of the Building Industry Association of Hawaii and the representative of the General Contractors Association of Hawaii permanent standing members of the State Building Code Council, instead of members who alternate terms every 4 years. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2340
Community Care Foster Family Homes; Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Medicaid; Housing Access
RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.
Clarifies that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet an intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care shall not be denied residency in a licensed community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific medicaid waiver program. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2341
Historic Preservation; State Historic Preservation Division Review; Historic Properties; Private Properties; Project Review; Review Period
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Authorizes SHPD to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances. Amends the process and deadlines by which SHPD must provide written concurrence or non-concurrence for a proposed project on private property or other project that requires entitlement for use, after which concurrence may be assumed and the project may proceed. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO, CHANG, RICHARDS, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2342
HHFDC; LIHTC; RHRF; Qualified Allocation Plan; Perpetual Affordability; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Part II: Establishes a Working Group to revise the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Qualified Allocation Plan and propose revisions to the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the terms of loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Part III: Requires the HHFDC to make certain revisions to the 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan. Part IV: Prohibits the HHFDC from allocating Low-Income Housing Tax Credits or moneys from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to projects without a perpetual affordability commitment. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2343
LRB; BNF; Continuous Legislature; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LEGISLATURE.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau, in collaboration with the Department of Budget and Finance, to conduct a study on the costs, savings, and potential productivity changes of transitioning to a continuous legislative calendar. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2344
HHFDC; Affordable Rental Supply Revolving Fund; Affordable Homeownership Assistance Revolving Fund; Public Property Inventory; Public Housing Corporations; Developers; Rental Housing; Affordable Homeownership; Second Mortgages; Homebuyers; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to compile, maintain, and publish on its website a public inventory of underutilized public properties suitable for affordable rental housing development. Requires the HHFDC to provide legal and administrative assistance to requesting county agencies and eligible developers to accelerate the development of affordable rental housing projects. Establishes eligibility requirements for developers and rental housing projects seeking interim financing from the HHFDC. Establishes the Affordable Rental Supply Revolving Fund to be administered by the HHFDC to provide interim financing for eligible developers of approved rental housing projects. Establishes the Affordable Homeownership Program within the HHFDC to provide second mortgages to homebuyers under certain conditions. Establishes eligibility requirements for a homebuyer seeking a second mortgage from the HHFDC. Establishes the Affordable Homeownership Assistance Revolving Fund to be administered by the HHFDC. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, RICHARDS, Elefante, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2345
DOH; Sugar-Sweetened Beverages; Excessive Sugar; Warning Label; Beverage Container; Soda Fountain; Vending Machine; Requirements; Penalties; Rules
RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
Beginning July 1, 2027, requires certain sugar-sweetened beverages to contain an excessive sugars warning label. Establishes civil penalties. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2346
DOT; Airports; Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Reductions; Zero Emission Vehicles
RELATING TO AIRPORTS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to transition all motor vehicles used within airport grounds to zero emission vehicles to meet the State's zero emissions clean economy target. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, RHOADS |
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SB2347
Office of Consumer Protection; Notice of Tenant Rights
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Requires the Office of Consumer Protection to periodically publish an accessible, multilingual notice of tenant rights. Requires a landlord to provide a tenant with a copy of the notice of tenant rights. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2348
DOE; DOH; Cardiovascular Screening; Sudden Cardiac Arrest; Student Athletes; Public School Students; Educational and Informational Materials; Policies, Programs, Training, and Continuing Education
RELATING TO CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING.
Requires cardiovascular screening for students, including student athletes. Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to distribute educational and informational materials regarding sudden cardiac arrest. Requires the Department of Education to implement policies, programs, training, and continuing education that increase health care provider knowledge of cardiovascular screening guidelines. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG, Inouye, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2349
DAB; Restorative Aquaculture Development Program; Workforce Development; Restorative Aquaculture Advisory Council; Appropriation; Reports ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to: (1) Establish a four-year Restorative Aquaculture Development Program to reduce aquaculture permit processing time, support aquaculture infrastructure expansion, increase the aquaculture workforce, and pursue federal aquaculture grants; (2) Establish three pilot demonstration sites for restorative aquaculture; and (3) Convene a Restorative Aquaculture Advisory Council. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LAMOSAO, Fukunaga |
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SB2350
DAB; ADC; Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch; Agricultural Development Division; Transfer
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Transfers oversight of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Transfers the Agricultural Development Division of DAB to the ADC. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO |
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SB2351
DLNR; State Parks Special Fund; Division of State Parks; Environmental Protection
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2352
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Self-Certification Process; No-Rise Certification; Regulatory Floodways
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to establish a self‑certification process for behind‑the‑meter, customer‑sited solar distributed energy resource systems that deems permit applications approved and allows applicants to proceed to build solar distributed energy resource system immediately. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to develop guidance for determining specific conditions when a Federal Emergency Management Agency-mandated No-Rise Certification is not required for a solar distributed energy resource system located in a regulatory floodway. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
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SB2353
Outdoor Advertising; Digital Outdoor Signage Devices; Waikiki Special District; Ordinance; Stadium Development District; Stadium Authority
RELATING TO OUTDOOR SIGNAGE.
Requires the display of outdoor advertising devices, including digital outdoor signage devices, to be allowed within the Waikiki Special District and requires the adoption of necessary county ordinances. Allows the display of outdoor advertising devices, including digital outdoor signage devices, within the Stadium Development District with the authorization of the Stadium Authority. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, San Buenaventura |
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SB2354
DCCA; Business Registration Data; Online Availability
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS.
Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to make certain contact information for newly registered entities available online. Requires the Director to transmit the contact information to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism Business Development and Support Division. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2355
Vehicle Safety Inspections; Mobile
RELATING TO VEHICLE SAFETY.
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules allowing for mobile vehicle safety inspections. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2356
Off-Street Parking Requirements; Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Program Areas; Prohibited
RELATING TO PARKING.
Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transit‑oriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO |
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SB2357
DLIR; Tip Credit; Annual Calculation
RELATING TO TIP CREDIT.
Beginning 1/1/2027, increases the tip credit amount to equal twenty-five per cent of the minimum wage. Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to annually calculate the adjusted tip credit amount. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA |
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SB2358
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Trespassing; Reimbursement; Signage
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, and there is a sign giving notice of the closure. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RICHARDS, WAKAI, Kanuha |
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SB2359
Time Shares; Registration; Renewal; Amendments; Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF TIME SHARES.
Provides that applications for registration renewal required by section 514E-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall be deemed approved upon delivery. Provides that any amendment to a required time share plan registration shall be deemed approved by operation of law on the forty-fifth day after the amendment is submitted to the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, unless the Director issues a deficiency letter within that period. Effective 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2360
State Enterprise Zones; Qualified Business; State Business Tax Credit; General Excise Tax; Eligible Business Activities; Retail Sales; Value-Added Agricultural Products; Health Care Services; Exemption; Extension
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for Enterprise Zone Program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health-care related sectors. Extends the eligibility period of the state business tax credit and general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state Enterprise Zones from 7 years to 9 years. Extends the eligibility period of the general excise tax exemption for qualified businesses within state Enterprise Zones engaged in the manufacturing of tangible personal property or the producing or processing of agricultural products from 10 years to 12 years. Makes the extension of the state business tax credit eligibility period applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Makes the extension of the general excise tax exemption eligibility period take effect on 1/1/2028. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS, Elefante, Wakai |
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SB2361
Department of Health; Solid Waste Pollution; Single-Use Plastic Service Ware; Ban
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits the sale and distribution of single-use plastic service ware by food and beverage service businesses. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
DECOITE |
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SB2362
Income Tax; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Disallows the dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, KIDANI, RHOADS, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura |
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SB2363
Counties; Public Lands; Closure
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes the counties to close public lands when necessary to protect public health, ensure public safety, or preserve natural or cultural resources. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2364
Home Care Agencies; Home Care Services; Licensing
RELATING TO HOME CARE AGENCIES.
Prohibits a home care agency or person with a financial interest in the home care agency from providing home care services to a client if the home care agency or person owns or leases the client's residence. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2365
DOH; CCFFH; Caregivers; Certified Nurse Aide; Licensed Nurse; Requirements
RELATING TO COMMUNITY-BASED CARE.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules mandating that each primary caregiver and substitute caregiver in a Community Care Foster Family Home be a licensed nurse or certified nurse aide. Makes the requirements for primary and substitute caregivers applicable to all Community Care Foster Family Homes, regardless of the number of clients in the home. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga, Inouye, Kim, Wakai |
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SB2366
Parking; Meters; Persons with Disabilities; Fee Exemption; Permit
RELATING TO PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Amends the fee exemption period for individuals possessing a disabled paid parking exemption permit from the first 2.5 hours or the maximum amount of time the meter allows, whichever is longer, to the first 4.5 hours. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, Richards, San Buenaventura |
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SB2367
BLNR; DLNR; DOBOR; State Boating Facility Management Lease Program; Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor; State Boating Facilities; Reports
RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
Establishes the State Boating Facility Management Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease management of the entire Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of certain fast and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KIDANI, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2368
Planned Community Associations; Dissolution
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Allows members of a planned community association to terminate the association with the approval of a plan of dissolution by 67% of the members of the association, a court of competent jurisdiction, and all holders of liens on association property. Enables the association board or other termination trustee to wind up the affairs of the association in accordance with the plan of dissolution. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
HASHIMOTO (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2369
HSEO; Decarbonization; Renewable Energy Sources; Study; Report
RELATING TO COMBUSTION-FREE ENERGY SOLUTIONS.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to commission a study of various energy sectors relating to cost-effective methods for decarbonization. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
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SB2370
DOH; Carbon Emissions; Carbon Dioxide Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems; Renewable Energy
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Before January 1, 2028, requires every renewable energy source with measurable carbon dioxide emissions that is regulated by the Clean Air Branch of the Department of Health to operate an in-stack carbon dioxide continuous emissions monitoring system in each smokestack. Establishes carbon dioxide emissions rate standards for renewable energy sources for compliance with renewable portfolio standards. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, RICHARDS |
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SB2371
DAB; Public Utilities Commission; LUC; Counties; Agriculture; Agrivoltaics; Landowners; Beginning Farmers; Reports; Solar Energy Facilities; Renewable Energy; Special Permits
RELATING TO AGRIVOLTAICS.
Requires a landowner leasing agricultural sub-parcels on property used for agrivoltaics to prioritize lease offers for beginning farmers. Requires a landowner leasing agricultural sub-parcels on property used for agrivoltaics to submit an annual agrivoltaics compliance report to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes DAB to penalize any landowner that fails to meet agrivoltaics requirements. Authorizes the development of solar energy facilities on agricultural lands with productivity ratings of B, C, or D under certain conditions. Authorize a county planning commission to issue special permits for agrivoltaics requirements before the approval of the Land Use Commission under certain conditions. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA |
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SB2372
DLNR; UH; Exceptional Trees Program; Significant Trees; State Arborist Advisory Committee; County Arborist Advisory Committees
RELATING TO TREES.
Establishes base selection criteria for exceptional trees. Establishes the significant tree designation, selection criteria, and related processes. Establishes the State Arborist Advisory Committee within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for administrative purposes. Requires County Arborist Advisory Committees to have at least six members, adopt new exceptional tree selection criteria, and designate significant trees. Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the University of Hawaii to cooperate with State and County Arborist Advisory Committees to carry out the Exceptional Trees Program. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, MCKELVEY, RICHARDS |
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SB2373
HSEO; Nature-Based Carbon Sequestration; Carbon Emissions; Marine Ecosystem Restoration; Report
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION.
Establishes a state goal to strengthen nature-based carbon emissions reduction solutions. Directs certain state agencies to identify opportunities for investing in nature-based solutions that reduce carbon emissions. Authorizes the Hawaii State Energy Office to develop methodologies to quantify carbon emissions reductions through marine ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
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SB2374
Blue Economy; Decarbonization; Marine Ecosystems; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO A BLUE ECONOMY.
Establishes the Blue Economy Working Group to study how to develop and support marine-based economic activities that align with the State's decarbonization and restorative food production goals. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2375
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years after December 31, 2025, and sunsets on December 31, 2035. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
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SB2376
Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit; Renewable Fuels Production
RELATING TO THE RENEWABLE FUELS PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT.
For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, clarifies that the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit shall only be claimed by taxpayers for which qualified renewable fuels production costs are incurred within the State and sold for distribution within the State. Allows taxpayers to be eligible for a separate ten-year credit period for each separate qualified renewable fuels production that independently meets eligibility requirements. Extends the time frame for taxpayers to file certain statements with the Hawaii State Energy Office. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, Elefante, Moriwaki |
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SB2377
Offenses Against Property Rights; Criminal Property Damage of Critical Infrastructure Facilities; Felony
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
Establishes the offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities as a class C felony. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband and cable networks. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
WAKAI, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI |
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SB2378
Housing; Counties; Expedited Permitting; Insurance
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies insurance requirements for single-family and multi‑family housing projects to obtain expedited permitting from county agencies. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2379
Conveyance Tax; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Allocations
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Allocates twenty per cent of conveyance tax revenues to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Repeals the annual cap amount on the allocation of conveyance tax revenues to the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2380
Continuous Legislative Session; Constitutional Amendment; Constitutional Repeal
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Establishes a continuous Legislature beginning in January 2031. Defines each regular session to be two calendar years. Requires the Legislature to convene on the first and third weeks of each month except for two months before a general or primary election. Repeals language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Establishes procedures for the carry-over of bills from the first to the second year of a regular session. Establishes deadlines for certain bills to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the Governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Repeals the Governor's ability to appoint an interim position if a vacancy occurs while the Senate is not in session. Establishes salaries of the members of the Legislature pursuant to recommendations by the Commission on Salaries submitted during the 2030 regular session, unless those recommendations are amended by law. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
CHANG |
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SB2381
Corrections; Restrictive Housing Requirements; Working Group
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Extends the effective date of restrictions on the use of restrictive housing in correctional facilities to 7/1/2027. Extends the establishment of the Restrictive Housing Legislative Working Group to 8/1/2026. Extends the date that the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation may implement recommendations of the working group to 12/1/2028. Amends procedures for restrictive housing. Amends circumstances under which restrictive housing may be used. Repeals requirements for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to post quarterly reports on the Department's website, update its policy and procedures manual in compliance with the restrictive housing restrictions, and report to the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission. Repeals requirements for the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission to review and monitor housing placements. Repeals the requirement that the Restrictive Housing Working Group make recommendations to the Legislature by 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA |
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SB2382
Department of Law Enforcement; Kupaa Retention Bonus Program; Law Enforcement Retention; Staffing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes the Kupaa Retention Bonus Program to be administered by the department of law enforcement to provide $15,000 retention bonuses to eligible sworn law enforcement officers that have worked a minimum of two thousand hours during the preceding fiscal year. Requires the department of law enforcement to report to the legislature on the effectiveness of the Kupaa Retention Bonus Program. Appropriates funds for the Kupaa Retention Bonus Program. Sunsets 6/30/2028. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA |
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SB2383
DLE; Retention Bonus; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to provide $15,000 retention bonuses to all eligible sworn law enforcement officers who meet specified requirements. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to verify eligibility. Appropriates funds for the payment of retention bonuses. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
FUKUNAGA |
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SB2384
Prohibition; Sale; Labeling; Flavored Nicotine Products; Nicotine Product Flavor Enhancers; E-Liquids; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, LAMOSAO, RHOADS, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2385
HEMA; Disaster Services; Disability-Related Planning; Disability Integration Specialist and Programming; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES.
Amends the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency's functions to include ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related federal and state disability access laws by integrating the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Appropriates funds to establish a Disability Integration Specialist and for programming support for disability community projects. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, INOUYE, LAMOSAO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2386
Employment; Job Listing; Disclosure; Exemption
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT EARNINGS.
Clarifies that the requirement to disclose hourly rates or salary ranges on job listings applies to full-time, part-time, temporary, or seasonal employment. Exempts employers having fewer than twenty-five employees, rather than fifty, from the disclosure requirement. Effective 1/1/2027. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, Inouye, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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SB2387
Digital Financial Asset Transaction Kiosks; Cryptocurrency; Operators; Limits; Fraud Prevention; Disclosures; Receipts; Refunds
RELATING TO DIGITAL FINANCIAL ASSET TRANSACTION KIOSKS.
Establishes limits on transactions through digital financial asset transaction kiosks. Requires operators of digital financial asset transaction kiosks to use blockchain analytics and tracing software to prevent fraud; make certain disclosures; provide receipts to customers; provide full refunds under certain circumstances; and provide live customer service and a dedicated communications line for the Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection, Department of Law Enforcement, and county police departments. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, LAMOSAO, RHOADS |
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SB2388
Collective Bargaining; Scope of Negotiations; Exclusions; Retirement Benefits
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Allows public employers and exclusive representatives of bargaining units to negotiate certain retirement benefits. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LAMOSAO, RHOADS |
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SB2389
Warehouse Worker Protection Act; Warehouse Quotas; Employer Recordkeeping
RELATING TO WAREHOUSE WORKERS.
Establishes the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Requires certain warehouse employers to provide written descriptions of quotas to employees and maintain records of quotas and employee work speed data. Protects employees from quotas that would prevent compliance with meal or rest periods or the use of bathroom facilities. Allows employees to request a written description of their quota and employee work speed data. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the Act. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LAMOSAO, RHOADS |
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SB2390
Health Insurance; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Medicaid; Biomarker Testing; Mandatory Coverage
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for biomarker testing. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2391
Salaries; Teachers; Annual Increases
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement negotiated for Bargaining Unit (5) and subject to the availability of funds, provides annual salary step increases for public school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MCKELVEY |
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SB2392
Traffic Code; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Highly Intoxicated Driver
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Specifies that operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant while a highly intoxicated driver is a class C felony and outlines additional requirements for probation. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, INOUYE, RHOADS |
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SB2393
Workers' Compensation; Treatment Plan; Response; Penalty
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Requires an employer to file a response, either accepting or objecting to a treatment plan, within seven days of receipt. Imposes a monetary penalty if an employer does not file a response within the seven-day period. Clarifies that a treatment plan is deemed accepted if an employer fails to file certain documents within the seven-day period. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2394
General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Rental Motor Vehicles; Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund
RELATING TO TAXES.
Excludes the sale of a motor vehicle to a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle as a sale at wholesale. Imposes the maximum allowable excise tax on the use of tangible personal property in the State for the importation or purchase of a motor vehicle by a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle. Establishes a Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund to pay a temporary hazard pay bonus to certain eligible teachers. Beginning 7/1/2026 until 7/1/2030, deposits the additional tax revenue generated by this Act into the Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LAMOSAO |
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SB2395
DOE; Student Transportation; School Bus Program; Fares; Free and Reduced Price Lunch Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a student bus fare rate system that includes free bus passes for students whose household qualifies the student for free lunch or reduced price lunch under the free and reduced price lunch program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
ELEFANTE, CHANG, FEVELLA, LAMOSAO, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, DeCoite, Ihara, Inouye, Kanuha, Wakai |
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SB2396
DCCA; Registry of Agents; Absentee Owners and Landlords; Penalties; Condominium Associations
RELATING TO PROPERTY.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish and maintain a Registry of Agents designated to manage a property on behalf of an absentee owner or landlord. Requires an absentee owner or landlord to register any agents managing a property on their behalf with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Prohibits an absentee owner or landlord from designating a tenant as an agent. Establishes penalties for an absentee owner or landlord that fails to register an agent with the DCCA or fails to designate an agent. Requires member owners of a condominium association who live outside the State or on another island of the State from where the unit is located to provide the association's managing agent, resident agent, or board with the contact information of a designated on-island agent for the unit, which shall be included on the address list maintained by the association. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2397
Neighborhood Boards; Vacancies; Quorum Requirements
RELATING TO NEIGHBORHOOD BOARDS.
Establishes that when a neighborhood board of the City and County of Honolulu has a vacancy, a majority of all seats that are filled shall constitute quorum to conduct business and a majority vote of the members present at the board's meeting hall validate an act of the board as part of its official business. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
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SB2398
Residential Utilities; Public Disclosure; Building Permitting; County Boards of Water Supply
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES.
Requires county boards of water supply to publicly disclose through its website service connection availability for residential permitting and construction. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, Elefante, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
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SB2399
Taxation; General Excise Tax; Aircraft Service and Maintenance
RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for the sale of material, parts, or tools used for aircraft service and maintenance or for the construction of an aircraft service and maintenance facility. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE |
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SB2400
Transportation; Hawaii Water Carriers Act; Wing-in-Ground Craft; Seagliders; Exemption
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Exempts persons operating wing-in-ground craft from the application of the Hawaii Water Carriers Act. Defines "wing‑in‑ground craft." |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE |
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SB2401
OPSD; Regional Shoreline Mitigation Districts; Coastal Erosion; Plans; Permits; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.
Authorizes the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to approve the establishment of regional shoreline mitigation districts to facilitate regional coordination by shoreline property owners to address coastal erosion. Requires the preparation of a regional coastal erosion and sediment management plan for each regional shoreline mitigation district. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. Establishes the support and integration of regional coastline erosion and sediment management planning as a policy under the coastal zone management program. Appropriates moneys and establishes 1.0 FTE temporary position. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG |
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SB2402
Coastal Zone Management; Erosion Mitigation; Shorelines; Permits
RELATING TO EMERGENCY EROSION MITIGATION.
Replaces the current statutory prohibition on private shoreline hardening with a policy directing the minimization of these structures. Establishes a clear, time-limited statutory framework for emergency permits within the conservation district, including defined standards for permit duration and extension. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, LAMOSAO |
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SB2403
Fuel Tax Credit; Renewable Fuel; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Expands the provisions of the renewable fuels production tax credit. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Elefante, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2404
DOA; Agricultural Statistics Program; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, RHOADS, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2405
DAB; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KIDANI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Wakai |
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SB2406
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Hawaii-Grown and ‑Processed Coffee; Geographic Origin; Regional Origin
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for coffee that is grown and processed in the State. Defines "regional origin". |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Hashimoto |
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SB2407
ADC; North Kohala; GO Bonds; Agriculture; Agricultural Development; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LAND.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the purchase of an agricultural parcel for agricultural development. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Hawaii Island Property Manager position within the ADC. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
RICHARDS, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, Wakai |
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SB2408
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Health Care Facilities; Access
RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Allows terminally ill patients and qualifying patients over sixty-five years of age with chronic diseases to use medical cannabis within specified health care facilities under certain conditions. Requires enforcement by the Department of Health. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, Hashimoto, Kanuha, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI |
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SB2409
Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Healthcare Professionals; Minimum Service Requirements
RELATING TO THE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
Requires a participant in the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program to remain and work in the State for a certain number of years based on the amount of financial assistance received. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, Hashimoto, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS |
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SB2410
AG; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Marketing Granted Order; Directory; Penalties
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to certify to the Department of Attorney General annually that the manufacturer received a Marketing Granted Order from the federal Food and Drug Administration and that the manufacturer is in compliance with federal regulations and state laws. Requires the Department to compile and make public a directory of all electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers and products duly certified. Establishes penalties for manufacturers that fail to comply with the certification requirements and for other parties that sell products that are not in the directory. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS, Wakai |
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SB2411
Campaign Finance; Third-Party Websites; Contributions; Lobbyists
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Clarifies that for campaign committee reports, the date a candidate receives a check from a third-party website or the date the deposit is made by the third party is the reporting date for contributions aggregating more than $100 in an election period. Clarifies that for contributions by lobbyists prohibited during a legislative session, the date of a violation is the date of the acceptance or the date where the agreement of acceptance of a contribution occurred and not the date of deposit. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
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SB2412
University of Hawaii; ASL Interpreter Training Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates moneys to establish a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii Manoa campus with a multi-year plan to include a master's degree program for interpreter training. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FEVELLA, Hashimoto, Kanuha |
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SB2413
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Dispensaries; Sales; Viable Seeds; Patients
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Authorizes dispensaries to sell viable cannabis seeds to qualifying patients or their primary caregivers; provided that no more than 10 seeds per month may be purchased by, or on behalf of the qualifying patient. Requires the Department of Health to adopt any necessary rules. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, Hashimoto, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI |
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SB2414
DCAB; Study; Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind; Effective Communication in Health Care Guidance; Report
RELATING TO THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD.
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to study the health care communication needs of patients who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind. Requires a report to the Legislature 20 days prior to the 2027 Regular Session. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Kanuha, MCKELVEY, RHOADS |
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SB2415
DOH; Pilot Project; Microplastics; Drinking Water; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MICROPLASTICS.
Requires the Department of Health to establish a pilot project to test the drinking water at 4 public elementary schools for microplastics and to post the results on its website by 12/31/2026. Dissolves the pilot project on an unspecified date. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, RHOADS |
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SB2416
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Audit; Bag Drop Pilot Program; Department of Health
RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Repeals requirement for Auditor to audit the Deposit Beverage Container Program and requires that an independent auditor conduct the audits instead. Establishes the Bag Drop Pilot Program to allow redeemers of deposit beverage containers to drop bags of empty deposit beverage containers at participating redemption sites and be paid later. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MORIWAKI |
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SB2417
DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release. Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, RHOADS |
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SB2418
Controlled Substances; Drug Paraphernalia; Repeal
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Repeals the law prohibiting drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2419
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Drug Paraphernalia; Drug Testing Products
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Excludes drug testing products from the definition of drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG |
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SB2420
Constitutional Amendment; Cannabis; Legalization; Adult Use (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO LEGALIZE THE ADULT USE OF CANNABIS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize individuals aged twenty-one and older to use and possess a personal-use amount of cannabis. Requires the Legislature to enact laws governing the use, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, regulation, and taxation of cannabis within the State. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2421
DCCA; DOH; DOA; DoTax; Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office; Adult-Use Cannabis; Medical Cannabis; Hemp; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Contingent upon specific changes at the federal level or a state constitutional amendment, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis and decriminalizes certain marijuana-related offenses. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes taxes on cannabis sales. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis and hemp to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities. Appropriates funds. |
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1/21/2026- Introduced and passed First Reading. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO |
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SB2422
HHFDC; DOT; Pro-Housing Score Program; Counties; Reports; Transit-Supportive Density; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Pro-Housing Score Program to evaluate each county's performance in expanding housing opportunities and reducing regulatory barriers. Requires the counties to publish their respective pro-housing scores online and HHFDC to publish certain related information and data on a public dashboard. Establishes criteria for deeming a county noncompliant. Establishes builder's remedies for certain housing projects in transit-oriented development areas. Specifies that if a county is deemed noncompliant, the planning director or an equivalent county officer responsible for land use approvals are responsible for approving or denying certain affordable housing development applications. Establishes procedures for certain transit-oriented development housing project appeals. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
CHANG |
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SB2423
Counties; Lot Requirements and Dwelling Specifications; Prohibition; Urban District; Counties; Petition Process; Exemptions
RELATING TO ZONING.
Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements and dwelling specifications for parcels of land located within the urban district for purposes of subdivision, development, or the issuance of a building permit, with certain exemptions. Allows the counties to establish a petition process for neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographically contiguous areas to establish or retain certain requirements or specifications. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
CHANG |
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SB2424
HHFDC; Qualified Residents; Affordable Housing; Housing Development; Exemptions; Owner-Occupancy; Deed Restrictions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Removes the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and removes the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Amends exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules for certain housing projects developed by the Corporation that satisfy certain conditions, including requirements related to employment, owner-occupancy, and deed restrictions. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
CHANG |
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SB2425
Treatment Provider; Substance Use Disorder Services; Assignment of Benefits; Anti-Assignment Clause; Enforcement
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires health insurance carriers to honor a patient's written assignment of benefits to a substance use disorder treatment provider. Prohibits health insurance contracts from including anti-assignment clauses that restrict or invalidate a patient's right to assign benefits. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to adopt rules and take enforcement action to ensure compliance. Requires the Insurance Commissioner to publish an annual summary. Allows providers to bring civil actions to compel payment and obtain injunctive relief, damages, interest, and attorneys' fees for violations. Deems violations to be unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Requires insurers to furnish an explanation of benefits to the assigned provider upon request. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
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SB2426
DLNR; Non-Chemical Sunscreen Dispensers; State Beaches; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
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SB2427
Department of Human services; Food Security; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Farm to Families Program under the Department of Human Services to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2027 and 2028. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2428
Health Insurance; Brief Cognitive Assessments; Mandatory Coverage; Health Insurers; Mutual Benefit Societies; Health Maintenance Organizations; Medicaid
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and health plans under the State's Medicaid managed care program to provide coverage for brief cognitive assessments for individuals fifty years of age and older. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, ELEFANTE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2429
Speeding Offenses; Habitual Speeder; Intelligent Speed Assistance; Report
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Establishes a framework for the use of intelligent speed assistance technology for habitual speeders. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, INOUYE, RHOADS |
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SB2430
DOE; Dyslexia-Sensitive Universal Screening; Professional Development; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning no later than the 2028-2029 school year, requires the Department of Education to administer a dyslexia-sensitive universal screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, requires certain employees of public schools to have an opportunity to participate in training on literacy instruction. Requires a report to the Legislature and Board of Education before the 2031-2032 school year. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, RHOADS |
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SB2431
Department of Taxation; Health Insurance; Health Savings Account-Eligible High Deductible Health Plan; Bronze Plan; Catastrophic Plan; Tax Credit; Medically Underserved Areas
RELATING TO HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
For taxable years beginning 1/1/2026, establishes a tiered nonrefundable tax credit for qualified taxpayer insurers that offer one or more federally qualified health savings account‑eligible high deductible health plans in the State, under certain conditions, and increasing the tax credit to incentivize more plans being written in rural medically underserved areas of the State. Requires qualified taxpayer insurers to match up to a certain amount of a policyholder's first-time contribution into a health savings account. Sunsets 12/31/2030. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO |
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SB2432
DCCA; Common Interest Communities; Associations; Managers; Licenses; Qualifications; Standards of Conduct; Discipline; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Requires licensure for individuals managing common interest community associations for compensation. Clarifies that common interest community association manager licensure is distinct from real estate licensure. Establishes the qualifications, continuing education, and standards of conduct required for common interest community association manager licensure. Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to administer licensure of common interest community association managers. Clarifies exemptions for licensure requirements. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
FUKUNAGA, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
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SB2433
Real Estate Commission; Condominiums; Unit Owners; Governance; Stakeholders; Definition; Education; Condominium Education Trust Fund; Rules
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires the Real Estate Commission to adopt rules to recognize and define condominium unit owners as stakeholders. Requires the Real Estate Commission to involve condominium unit owners in consultations and activities funded by the Condominium Education Trust Fund. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, Inouye, McKelvey, San Buenaventura |
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SB2434
Zero-emission Transportation Goals; Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; Special Management Areas; Exclusion
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Excludes from the definition of "development", as it applies to special management areas, the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system as a minor structure. Includes the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans to meet the long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in the State. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI, KIDANI, LEE, C., SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Hashimoto |
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SB2435
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure; State Buildings; Retrofitting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Transportation, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, C., RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Moriwaki |
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SB2436
Charitable Solicitation; Professional Solicitors; Regulation
RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION.
Requires professional solicitors operating public collection receptacles to solicit donations of non-perishable tangible property who later re-sell the items to deposit funds with charitable organizations within a specified timeframe, provide certain information in financial reports, and prominently disclose certain information on collection receptacles. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, C. |
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SB2437
CIP; 15th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FIFTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 15th senatorial district. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI |
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SB2438
Hawaii Civil Rights Protection Act; Constitutional Rights; Civil Remedies; Relief; AG; Counties
RELATING TO CIVIL INTERFERENCE WITH CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS.
Establishes a civil cause of action for interference with constitutional and statutory rights through threats, intimidation, or coercion. Authorizes private rights of action. Authorizes actions to be brought by the Attorney General, County Corporation Counsel, or County Attorney. Authorizes injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and certain monetary relief. Includes protections for constitutionally protected speech. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2439
DAB; Pesticides; Restricted Use; Geospatial Data; Reports; Online Reporting Tool; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires quarterly rather than annual reporting of all use of restricted use pesticides. Amends the contents of reports to include specific geospatial data and information and increased detail on the amount of restricted use pesticides used. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to develop an online reporting tool for restricted use pesticides. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2440
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Centralized Resource Website; Affordability; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CENTRALIZED ACCESS TO RESOURCES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop, implement, and maintain a centralized resource website to connect residents to support and resources to address affordability, health, safety, and the impacts of climate change. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2441
Capital Gains Tax; Rate; Repeal
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.
Taxes capital gains income at the same rate as ordinary income. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
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SB2442
Judiciary; Community-Based Organizations; Contract for Services; Access to Justice; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS BY THE JUDICIARY.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Judiciary in support of fulfilling its statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation. Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for certain services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling its statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, MCKELVEY |
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SB2443
Historic Preservation; Historic Property; Exclusions
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" to require that the property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places or has important value to Native Hawaiians or other ethnic groups of the State due to associations with cultural practices once carried out, or still carried out, at the property or associations with traditional beliefs, events, or oral accounts that are important to history, traditional practices, and cultural identity. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2444
Real Property; Exemption; Attachment; Execution
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Increases the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2445
Pedestrian; Violations; Fines; Limitation
RELATING TO PEDESTRIANS.
Establishes that fines for pedestrian violations under chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not exceed $25. Requires state and county agencies to revise applicable schedules of fines, rules, and procedures to comply with the monetary limit. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, GABBARD, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2446
Intermediate Court of Appeals; Membership; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Increases the number of associate judges on the Intermediate Court of Appeals from six to seven. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, FUKUNAGA |
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SB2447
CSC; Campaign Finance; Criminal Prosecution; Period of Limitations
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Provides that the period of limitations for criminal prosecutions under campaign finance laws commences upon discovery of the offense by the Campaign Spending Commission, rather than being limited to five years from the violation date or report filing date. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2448
Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images; Civil Remedies
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES.
Enacts the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2449
Public Meetings; Business Days; Board Packets; Public Inspection; Regular Business Hours
RELATING TO PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Defines "business day" as used in Part I of Chapter 92, HRS, governing public meetings. Clarifies that board packets, if created, shall be made available for public inspection in the board's office during regular business hours, no later than three full business days before the public meeting. Defines "regular business hours". |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
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SB2450
Presidential Preference Primary Election; Establishment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes presidential preference primary elections for the 2028 election cycle. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/21/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2451
Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Taxation; Home Mortgage Interest Deduction; Income Tax; Reports
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Eliminates the home mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
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SB2452
DCCA; DOH; Insurance Commissioner; Climate-Friendly Insurers Act of 2026; Fossil Fuels; Insurance; Climate-Friendly Insurers Special Fund; Rules; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE-FRIENDLY INSURERS.
Establishes requirements for certain insurers to address climate-related financial risk by limiting underwriting and investment in fossil fuel projects and by requiring reporting, certification, and regulatory oversight. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, in consultation with the Department of Health, to define certain terms by rule or guidance. Establishes the Climate-Friendly Insurers Special Fund. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2453
Office of Elections; Voter Guide; Notice; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VOTING.
Requires the Office of Elections to include a notice to voters that a digital and print voter information guide is available. Requires the notice to be in thirty-two-point font and enclosed as a separate insert with each ballot. Requires the Office of Elections to maintain a notice on its website providing certain information about the voter information guide. Requires the Office of Elections to make the digital voter information guide available to the public no later than twenty-one days before the primary election and no later than fifty days before the general election. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
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SB2454
Campaign Contributions; Lobbyist Contributions
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Requires a candidate or any individual authorized to receive contributions on behalf of a candidate or noncandidate committee to deposit the monetary contribution or other campaign funds into a depository institution within seven days of its receipt. Requires any elected official, candidate, candidate committee, or other individual required to file an organizational report who receives a contribution from a lobbyist to deposit the contribution within seven days of its receipt. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2455
DHRD; Transportation; Commuting; State Employees; Plan; Commuting Choice Benefit Program; Report
RELATING TO COMMUTING.
Requires the Director of Human Resources Development, in consultation with the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission, State Energy Office, and Department of Accounting and General Services to develop a comprehensive Commuting Choice Benefit Program regardless of mode of transportation for all state employees in the executive branch and to recommend a similar program for state employees of the other branches. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
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SB2456
Taxation; Alcohol; Liquor Tax
RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF LIQUOR.
Increases the liquor tax and adjusts it for future inflation. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, San Buenaventura |
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SB2457
Property Forfeiture; Crime; Conviction Requirement
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Amends forfeiture laws to require the owner of property seized in relation to a crime to be convicted of the covered offense before the property may be forfeited. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2458
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program; Fee; Registration; Distributors; Retailers; Advisory Committee; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
Establishes the sugar-sweetened beverage fee program. Beginning 7/1/2027, imposes a 2 cent per fluid ounce fee on all sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the State and requires all distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages to register with the Department of Health. On or after 6/30/27, prohibits retailers from selling or displaying for sale any sugar-sweetened beverage acquired from a distributor that is not registered with the Department of Health. Requires management and performance audits. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2459
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Pesticides; Buffer Zones; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides applied. Establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools during normal school hours. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, McKelvey |
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SB2460
DLIR; HLRB; Hawaii Employment Relations Act; Collective Bargaining; Private Sector Workers' Rights; Labor; Unionization; Protections
RELATING TO PRIVATE SECTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS.
Expands under certain circumstances the types of employees protected by the Hawaii Employment Relations Act to include independent contractors and all individuals subject to the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2461
Office of Elections; Digital Voter Information Guide; Candidates; Questionnaire
RELATING TO VOTER INFORMATION.
Requires the Office of Elections to prepare a questionnaire on certain issues to which candidates may respond. Requires the Office of Elections to publish any responses provided by a candidate on its website and in the digital voter information guide no later than eighteen days before a primary election. Effective 1/1/2027. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2462
State Income Tax Liability; Income Check-Off; Hawaii Election Campaign Fund
RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX LIABILITY.
Increases designated income check-off amounts for the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund to $6 for taxpayers filing individual returns with $6 or more of state income tax liability and for spouses filing joint returns with $12 or more of state income tax liability. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, MCKELVEY, San Buenaventura |
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SB2463
Drug and Alcohol Toxicology Testing; Blood Alcohol Content; Lower Threshold
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the blood alcohol content threshold for driving while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE |
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SB2464
Constitutional Amendment; Public Education; Residential Investment Property Surcharge (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the counties' exclusive power to tax real property, and to authorize the Legislature to establish a state surcharge on real property taxes levied by the counties on certain residential investment properties, for the purpose of helping to fund public education for all of Hawaii's children and adults. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2465
Constitutional Amendment; Affordable Health Care; Fundamental Right (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to establish access to affordable health care as a fundamental right, subject to limitations balancing other essential public services. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, KANUHA |
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SB2466
Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Termination
RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER.
Specifies that the Chief Election office who passes the standard state probationary period may only be terminated for cause. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, CHANG, FUKUNAGA |
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SB2467
Elderly Military Veterans; Motor Vehicle Registration Fees; Exemption
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Exempts qualifying military veterans sixty-five years of age or older from payment of state annual motor vehicle registration fees for one noncommercial vehicle. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2468
Income Tax Surcharge; State Medicaid Program; Legislative Approval
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge on taxable income exceeding $1,000,000 to provide funding, if approved by the Legislature, for the State Medicaid Program. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS |
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SB2469
Taxation; Unrealized Gains Surcharge; Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax; Exclusion Amount
RELATING TO THE ESTATE AND GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX.
Establishes an unrealized gains surcharge on certain property transfers subject to the estate and generation-skipping transfer tax. Except for certain types of properties within estates, lowers the applicable exclusion amount allowed. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2470
DOT; Pedestrian Safety; Leading Pedestrian Interval; Accessible Pedestrian Signal; Request Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the installation of leading pedestrian intervals, accessible pedestrian signals, and other safety improvements, as necessary, at state-owned or operated pedestrian signal heads. Requires the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the counties, to develop a program that allows pedestrians and community members to request the installation of accessible pedestrian signals at specific intersections. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2471
Business Entities; Election Activities; Limitations
RELATING TO THE POWERS OF ARTIFICIAL PERSONS.
Reaffirms that artificial persons created under state law possess only those powers that are necessary or convenient to carry out lawful business and charitable or organizational purposes, and that those powers do not include the power to spend money or contribute anything of value to influence elections or ballot measures. Revokes all prior grants of corporate and entity powers and regrants only those powers that the State determines to be necessary or convenient to conduct lawful business under the constitution and laws of this State. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
RHOADS, FUKUNAGA, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2472
Health; Medical Examinations; Vaccinations; Religious Exemptions
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Expands statutory provisions that provide for religious exemptions from medical examinations, immunizations, vaccinations, and revaccinations to protect parents and other persons with bona fide religious tenets and practices. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
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SB2473
Education; Climate Change; Climate Literacy Certificate Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2474
Recycling; Deposit Beverage Containers; Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program; Deposit Beverage Container Program
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
Repeals the Deposit Beverage Container Program and replaces it with the Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2475
Red Hill Remediation Special Fund; Remediation; Monitoring and Testing; Groundwater Modeling and Sampling; Water Data Testing and Verification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RED HILL.
Appropriates funds for studies on remediation of substances released from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; environmental monitoring and testing; research on groundwater modeling and sampling; and independent testing and verification of water data, to be published on a public dashboard. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to seek reimbursement from the United States Department of Defense. |
(S)
1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, ELEFANTE, KEOHOKALOLE, Moriwaki, Wakai |
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SB2476
Mattress Stewardship Program; New Special Fund; Mattresses; Box Springs; Mattress Foundations; DOH; Collection; Recycling
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Establishes the mattress stewardship program. Establishes the mattress stewardship special fund. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2477
DLNR; Historical Markers; Hawaii Kai Towne Center; Maunalua
RELATING TO CULTURAL RECOGNITION.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to place historical markers acknowledging the landform on which the Hawaii Kai Towne Center is sited as Maunalua Island. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD |
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SB2478
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE AND HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS AND BEACHES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate and healthy native ecosystems and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, FUKUNAGA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS |
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SB2479
Family Violence; Dating Violence; Child Abuse; Criminal Procedure; Sentencing; Reduced Sentence; Evidence
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Allows a defendant to introduce certain evidence to receive a reduced sentence for certain offenses if the defendant can show that they were subjected to acts of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse, and that the acts were a significant contributing factor for the offense for which the defendant is being sentenced. Allows a defendant to introduce certain relevant evidence when raising the justification defenses of self defense or defense of others to show that the defendant was subjected to acts of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse by the alleged victim. Allows the circuit court imposing a criminal sentence to correct or reduce the sentence and to suspend or probate all or any part of the sentence imposed. Allows a person previously sentenced by a circuit court to petition the court to be re-sentenced to a reduced sentence if the defendant can show that they were subjected to acts of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse, and that the acts were a significant contributing factor for the offense for which the defendant was sentenced. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, San Buenaventura |
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SB2480
Primary Elections; Top-two Candidates
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Allows voters in a primary or special primary election to vote for any candidate for any office without regard to the voter or candidate's political party preference. Advances the top two candidates in a primary or special primary election, regardless of political party, to the general election. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, San Buenaventura |
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SB2481
DHS; Child Welfare Services; Interviews; Recordings; Penalty; GRACIE Act
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Human Services to record any child welfare interview conducted by the Department when administering certain child welfare services. Requires the Department to store the recordings for a minimum of five years and under certain conditions. Prohibits the sharing of the recordings unless certain conditions are met. Establishes criminal penalties for violating prohibitions against sharing of the recordings. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2482
Emergencies; Disasters; Public Establishments; Shelter; Civil Liability Exemption
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Prohibits public establishments from denying shelter to any person when an emergency alert advises the public to immediately seek shelter during the establishments' normal business hours, under certain conditions. Clarifies that remuneration or expectation of remuneration paid to owners of private property for goods or services other than emergency access to land, shelter, or subsistence, including services or incidental commodities to the emergency access, does not void the exemption from civil liability afforded to these owners except where owners increase the sale price of the service or incidental commodities. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fukunaga |
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SB2483
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Duties; Executive Committee; Member Agencies; Reports; Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Reports; Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes an executive committee and amends the membership and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (Commission). Requires each member agency of the Commission to implement its own actions to address certain strategies and goals established by the Commission. Establishes reporting and review requirements for member agencies relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and clean economy targets. Updates reporting requirements for the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation reports. Allows the Commission to enter into certain procurement contracts. Updates the zero emissions clean economy target. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, RHOADS |
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SB2484
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Climate Institute; International Pacific Research Center; Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE INSTITUTE.
Establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to support climate resilience and adaptation initiatives of the University and the State. Requires six per cent of the revenue generated by any increase to the Transient Accommodations Tax rates beginning on January 1, 2026, and by assessment of the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares to be allocated to the University of Hawaii annually to support the programs and operations of the Hawaii Climate Institute. Transfers the International Pacific Research Center of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology to the Hawaii Climate Institute. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, RHOADS |
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SB2485
Governor; Department of Health; Honolulu Board of Water Supply; Solid Waste Management; Working Group; Counties; Report
RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Establishes a temporary solid waste management working group in the Office of the Governor to examine materials management policies and programs that reduce solid waste and protect the environment, and to present a list of alternative technologies to address solid waste management. Requires a report to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2027. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2486
HSEO; Climate Protection Plan; Consultant Services; Climate Protection Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office to contract with a third-party consultant to develop a Climate Protection Plan for delivery to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2029. Establishes a Climate Protection Advisory Committee to assist the third-party consultant. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
GABBARD, CHANG, DECOITE, RHOADS, Kanuha |
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SB2487
PUC; Ratemaking; Performance-Based Incentives; Hawaii Ratepayer Protection Act
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Clarifies that, for electric utilities, "performance-based incentives" include revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, rewards for superior performance, and penalties for subpar performance. Confirms that the Public Utilities Commission may adopt alternative ratemaking procedures to establish electric utility rates and performance-based incentives. Requires the Commission to apply a presumption in favor of considering historical cost trends and external indices that reflect incentives to control costs if the Commission resets an electric utility's allowed revenues based on consideration of the utility's costs. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, Hashimoto, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
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SB2488
DLNR; DAB; HISC; Executive Director; Appropriation; Report ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL.
Establishes the position of the Hawaii Invasive Species Council Executive Director. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, rather than the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, for the HISC for fiscal year 2026‑2027. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
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SB2489
DAB; Invasive Species; Lease Provisions
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires each lease that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity enters into, renews, or extends to include provisions stating that the Department may: (1) enter the leased premises; (2) order or otherwise require the lessee to maintain control of any invasive species on the leased premises; and (3) terminate the lease for refusal or violation. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
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SB2490
PFAS; Surfboard Wax; Prohibited; Penalties
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the manufacture or sale of surfboard wax that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
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SB2491
Health Care; Qualified Health Care Providers; Health Care Providers; Scope of Practice; Access to Health Care; Licensure; Certification; Education; Insurance; Professions and Vocations; Pain Patient's Bill of Rights; Uniform Probate Code; Children; Medical Care for Minors; Capacity Determinations; Child Protective Act; Penal Code
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Lamosao, San Buenaventura |
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SB2492
BLNR; OHA; Disposition of Public Lands; Legislative Approval; Requirement
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Requires any disposition of more than one thousand acres of public lands to governments by the Board of Land and Natural Resources to be subject to approval by a majority vote of both houses of the Legislature. Requires the government seeking the disposition of the public land to submit for introduction to the Legislature a resolution containing certain information. Requires a copy of the draft resolution to be sent to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, RHOADS, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2493
DCCA; HTDC; Division of Financial Institutions; Study; Digital Assets; Stablecoin; Regulatory Framework; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL ASSETS.
Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' Division of Financial Institutions and Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to conduct a two-year study to gather data on how to establish a state-level regulatory framework for stablecoin digital assets. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, FUKUNAGA, HASHIMOTO, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
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SB2494
Bribery; Statute of Limitations
RELATING TO CORRUPTION.
Establishes a statute of limitations of nine years for a bribery offense. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, ELEFANTE, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Wakai |
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SB2495
DCCA; OCP; Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Disputes
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Clarifies that the Office of Consumer Protection within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs may use its authority to enforce laws and bring civil actions with regard to disputes arising under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
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SB2496
Family-child Interaction Learning Programs; Executive Office on Early Learning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Early Learning to administer funding for family-child interaction learning programs. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, KANUHA, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
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SB2497
PUC; Electric Utilities; Bill Impact Analyses; Customer Transparency; Ratepayers; Reports
RELATING TO ELECTRIC ENERGY.
Requires all electric utilities to provide transparent customer bill impact analyses that are accessible to the public in an electronic format reasonably usable by ratepayers. Establishes requirements for bill impact analyses. Requires electric utilities to submit annual reports to the Public Utilities Commission. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, C., San Buenaventura |
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SB2498
Vehicle Transfer; Notification; Centralized Notification System
RELATING TO VEHICLE TRANSFERS.
Requires each county Director of Finance to notify all applicable state and local agencies upon receipt of official notification of a vehicle transfer from a transferor. Requires each county Director of Finance to establish a centralized notification system to applicable agencies for every vehicle transfer by 7/1/2027. |
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1/22/2026- Introduced. |
WAKAI, CHANG, Elefante, Lamosao, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
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