| Rpt# | Measure Status | Current Status | Introducer(s) | Current Referral | Companion |
1-26
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HB1751 HD1
Department of Defense; University of Hawaii; State Tuition Assistance Program; Graduate Degree
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Authorizes the Adjutant General to expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified personnel in the Hawaii National Guard. Effective 1/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BELATTI, IWAMOTO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
PBS, HED, FIN |
SB2138 |
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2-26
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HB1752 HD1 SD1
Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee; HI-EMA; Adjutant General; Administrator; Membership
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Replaces the Adjutant General on the Hawaii Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee with the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
BELATTI, SOUZA |
PSM, JDC |
SB2139 |
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3-26
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HB1636 HD1
Counties; Shopping Carts; Labeling; Impoundment; Disposal; Buyback Program; Fees; Fines
RELATING TO SHOPPING CARTS.
Requires every business establishment that provides a shopping cart to mark each cart with identifying information. Authorizes a county to impound and dispose of a shopping cart and assess impound fees, storage fees, and disposal fees under certain circumstances. Authorizes the counties to establish policies for managing and impounding shopping carts that have been vandalized or no longer display an owner's identifying mark. Requires the counties to establish a buyback program for impounded shopping carts. Authorizes the counties to return a shopping cart, in lieu of impoundment, to the business establishment, subject to certain fines. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/3/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Kong, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick, Reyes Oda voting no (7) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, ILAGAN, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, QUINLAN |
ECD, WAL, JHA |
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4-26
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HB1601 HD2 SD1
DAB; DLNR; Hawaii Invasive Species Council Appropriation; Biosecurity; Expending Agency ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Amends the amount and expending agency for a fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriation for the Hawaii Invasive Species Council from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHUN, Kusch |
AEN/WLA, WAM |
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5-26
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HB1616 HD1 SD1
Agricultural Parks; Disposition; Commercial Activity; Swine; Swine Products
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Clarifies that the disposition of agricultural park lots for commercial activity may occur after the initial development of the agricultural park and regardless of whether the applicable county council approved plans and specifications for the future disposition of lots for commercial activity, with certain exceptions. Authorizes the care and production of swine and swine products within certain agricultural parks and under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN, ALCOS, AMATO, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU |
AEN/WLA, WAM |
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6-26
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HB1603 HD1 SD1
DAB; Agricultural Parks; Lease Extensions
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.
Repeals the requirement for land covered by an agricultural park lease with a remaining term of fifteen years or less to be located in a county having a population of less than five hundred thousand in order for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to extend the lease. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/1/2026- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
CHUN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, Kusch |
AEN, JDC |
SB3224 |
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7-26
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HB1604 HD2 SD1
DAB; Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.
Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHUN, KAHALOA, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, Kusch |
AEN/HOU, WAM |
SB2405 |
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8-26
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HB1605 HD1 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Food Security; Human and Community Resilience Institute; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience for the development of its human and community resilience institute. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO |
EDU, WAM |
SB2705 |
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9-26
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HB1606 HD1
DAB; ADC; Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch; Agricultural Development Division; Transfer
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Transfers powers, duties, personnel, personal property, and materials of the Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch and Agricultural Development Division of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on ECD with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Garcia, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick voting no (5) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
CHUN |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
SB2350 |
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10-26
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HB1802 HD1 SD1
DLNR; BLNR; Conservation Banks
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and certain public or private entities to operate conservation banks, subject to approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources, for situations where a person or entity is required to provide compensatory mitigation to offset adverse impacts to threatened, endangered, candidate, or proposed species as part of an approved incidental take license and habitat conservation plan. Adds the associate director of the United States Geological Survey, Ecosystem Mission Area, to the membership of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee. Requires the Endangered Species Recovery Committee to review applications and proposals for conservation banks and conduct subsequent reviews and oversight. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
WLA, WAM |
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11-26
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HB1569 HD1
DOH; Newly Manufactured Washing Machines; Microfiber Filtration Systems; Requirements
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Phases in requirements that all newly manufactured washing machines sold within the State by January 1, 2042, be equipped with a microfiber filtration system. Requires manufacturers of newly manufactured washing machines to provide certification to the Department of Health that the manufacturer is in compliance with microfiber filtration system requirements. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/4/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE |
EEP, CPC, JHA |
SB2330 |
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12-26
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HB1619 HD2 SD1
Zero-Emissions Transportation Goals; Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; Special Management Areas; Exclusion
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Excludes from the definition of "development", as it applies to special management areas, the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of an electric vehicle charging system. Includes the Public Utilities Commission in the development and implementation of plans to meet the long-term goals for zero-emissions transportation in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, WOODSON |
EIG/WLA, CPN |
SB2434 |
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13-26
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HB1730 HD2 SD1
DOH; Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group; Cesspools; Administrative Rules; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.
Establishes a Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group to assist the Department of Health in a review of the Department's administrative rules and practices regarding wastewater systems and cesspools and in the development of proposed changes to make cesspool conversions more affordable. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for positions and hiring of a consultant to assist the Cesspool Conversion Implementation Working Group. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
SB2980 |
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14-26
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HB1749 HD2 SD1
Cesspools; Cesspool Disclosure Form; Penalties
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires sellers to provide buyers with a cesspool disclosure form before the execution of a real estate purchase contract. Establishes standards for the cesspool disclosure form by 11/1/2026. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
AEN/HHS, CPN/WAM |
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15-26
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HB644 HD2
Single-use Plastic Food Ware Containing PFAS; Prohibition; Solid Waste; PFAS
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits the distribution, sale, or use of single-use plastic food ware containing plastic with regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances by businesses beginning on 1/1/2028. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/18/2026- Re-Referred to CPN/AEN, JDC. |
MARTEN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, LOWEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, QUINLAN, TODD |
CPN/AEN, JDC |
SB1020 |
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16-26
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HB1620 HD2 SD1
PUC; Public Utilities Commission Special Fund; Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount; Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount; Transfer
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to transfer funds from the Hydrogen Fueling System Subaccount of the Public Utilities Commission Special Fund to the Electric Vehicle Charging System Subaccount of the Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
LOWEN, PERRUSO |
AEN/EIG, CPN/WAM |
SB2905 |
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17-26
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HB2028 HD1
Paid Labor Day Holiday for Construction Workers; Tax Credit
RELATING TO LABOR DAY.
Establishes a nonrefundable tax credit for employers who provide a paid Labor Day holiday to construction workers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2026- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
LAB, ECD, FIN |
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18-26
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HB1859 HD1
WDC; Workforce Development; Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy; Interagency Alignment; Facilitation
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Workforce Development Council to recommend to the Governor, a comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy to inclusion in the State Unified Plan and be responsible for facilitating the alignment of workforce development efforts and programs conducted by state departments and agencies to achieve the State Unified Plan and the Comprehensive Statewide Workforce Strategy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to LBT/GVO, WAM. |
LEE, M., SAYAMA |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
SB2588 |
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19-26
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HB1851 HD3
Taxation; Apprenticeship Program Income Tax Credit; Qualified Apprenticeship Program; Qualified Costs
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes an apprenticeship program income tax credit for certain qualified costs incurred by a taxpayer for a qualified apprenticeship program. Sunsets 12/31/2036. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to WAM. |
SAYAMA, CHUN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
WAM |
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20-26
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HB1660 HD1
Contractors; Employees; Counties; Wages; Benefits; Hours; Employment Status; Disclosure
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding their employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status and deny, revoke, or suspend a building permit application for violating laws relating to wages, benefits, hours, and employment status, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
SAYAMA, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LAB, CPC, JHA |
SB2140 |
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21-26
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HB1890 HD3 SD2
Salaries; Teachers; Annual Increases
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Provides annual salary step increases for public schools and public charter school teachers who have completed one year's satisfactory service and comply with specified requirements, if negotiated into a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to section 89-9, HRS, and subject to funds appropriated by the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LBT/EDU, WAM |
SB2391 |
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22-26
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HB1892 HD3
Board of Education; Public School Teacher Representative
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the exclusive representative for bargaining unit (5) to appoint to the Board of Education a nonvoting public school teacher representative. Authorizes the nonvoting public school teacher representative to participate in all Board of Education meetings and enter into executive sessions, except in certain matters related to collective bargaining negotiations or personnel matters that may pose a conflict of interest. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDU/LBT, WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDU/LBT, WAM |
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23-26
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HB1893 HD2 SD1
Department of Education; Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program; Public Charter School Teachers
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Clarifies that public charter school teachers are eligible for incentives under the Teacher National Board Certification Incentive Program. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
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24-26
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HB2122 HD1 SD1
DOE; Teacher Housing Assistance Program; Teacher Recruitment and Retention; Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.
Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to be administered by the Department of Education to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
EDU, WAM |
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25-26
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HB2012 HD1 SD1
DOE; Community Literacy Labs; Pilot Program; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY LITERACY LABS.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Department of Education to establish and implement a two-year Community Literacy Labs Pilot Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
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26-26
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HB1770 HD1
DOE; School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program; School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund; Repayment Signing Bonus Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a School Bus Driver Recruitment Grant Program. Establishes a School Bus Driver Recruitment Special Fund. Establishes a Repayment Signing Bonus Program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KAPELA, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
SB2091 |
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27-26
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HB2121 HD2 SD1
Waste Management; Disposable Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale, Offer for Sale, Distribution; Prohibition; Penalties
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution for sale of any disposable electronic smoking devices in the State. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/7/2026- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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28-26
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HB1979 HD3
Environmental Review; Affordable Housing Projects; Clean Energy Projects; Judicial Proceedings; Supreme Court; Appeals; Transfer
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Shortens the period during which certain judicial proceedings involving environmental assessments and environmental impact statements on actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects must be initiated. Specifies that appeals from environmental courts that involve actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects meet one of the grounds for transfer to the Supreme Court. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/20/2026- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAM |
AEN/WLA/EIG, JDC |
SB2834 |
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29-26
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HB1650 HD1
Environmental Assessments; Waikiki Special District
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.
Removes proposed actions within the Waikiki special district from the requirement for environmental assessments under section 343-5, HRS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to WLA, JDC. |
HASHEM |
WLA, JDC |
SB2997 |
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30-26
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HB1982 HD2
DHHL; Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Resources; Beneficiary Consultation; Environmental Impact Statements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for certain geothermal resource exploration and development activities and the hiring of consultants. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to engage in consultation with beneficiaries of Hawaiian home lands regarding activities funded and to comply with the environmental impact statements law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Perruso, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Poepoe voting no (5) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, HOLT, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON, Kila |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
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31-26
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HB218 HD1
DOH; Hospitals; Surgical Smoke; Exposure Prevention; Operating Rooms; Policies
RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
Requires any hospital licensed by the Department of Health that has an operating room to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/5/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Woodson excused (1). |
TAKAYAMA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LAMOSAO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAM, TODD |
HLT, CPC, FIN |
SB393 |
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32-26
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HB2118 HD2 SD1
SFCA; King Kamehameha Celebration Commission; DAGS; DBEDT; Comptroller; Works of Art Special Fund; Transfer; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Transfers the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers certain authority and responsibilities held by the Comptroller regarding the Works of Art Special Fund to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds for positions within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KUSCH, MARTEN, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
WLA/EDT, WAM |
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33-26
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HB1764 HD1
Music Accessibility Pilot Program; Hawaii State Public Library System; Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE MUSIC ACCESSIBILITY PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes the Music Accessibility Pilot Program within the Hawaii State Public Library System to expand access to public concerts and musical education throughout the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KAPELA, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
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34-26
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HB1815 HD1 SD1
SFCA; Performing Arts Grants Program; Grants
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Explicitly applies existing grant standards to Performing Arts Grants Program grants under the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts. Effective 7/13/2085. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
KAPELA |
WLA, WAM |
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35-26
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HB2117 HD2 SD1
Arts; Art Education; Geographic Data Mapping; Task Force; Reports
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Establishes the Mapping of Arts Data for Education Task Force to conduct a study and develop a comprehensive, publicly available statewide database and geographic information systems map of arts entities and programs engaged in arts and arts education. Requires interim and final reports to the Legislature. Task Force sunsets upon submission of final report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
WLA, WAM |
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36-26
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HB2436 HD1
DOE; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Arts Integration; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTS INTEGRATION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Establishes within the Department of Education arts integration coordinator or specialist positions to support fine arts education and arts integration in public schools statewide. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, HUSSEY, ICHIYAMA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
CAA, EDN, FIN |
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37-26
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HB2438 HD3 SD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Cultural Trust; Income Tax Credit; Special Number Plate
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CULTURAL TRUST.
Establishes the Hawaii Cultural Trust within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes an income tax credit for contributions made to both the Hawaii Cultural Trust and at least one qualified Hawaii cultural organization, under certain conditions. Establishes a special number plate for motor vehicles to support the Hawaii Cultural Trust. Applies the income tax credit to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
EDT/WLA/TRS, WAM |
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38-26
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HB2532 HD1
Hawaiian Flag; Display; Condominiums; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.
Requires cooperative housing corporations, planned community associations, and condominium associations to allow owners to display the Hawaiian flag within the owner's property. Allows reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on Hawaiian flag displays to protect a substantial interest of the association or corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
REYES ODA, ALCOS, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, GEDEON, HASHEM, HOLT, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MURAOKA, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SHIMIZU, TAM, TODD, WOODSON, YAMASHITA |
CAA, CPC, JHA |
SB2795 |
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39-26
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HB2566 HD1
Special Number Plates; Special License Plates; Civil Air Patrol
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates for members of the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
WOODSON, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GARCIA, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA |
CAA, PBS, FIN |
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40-26
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HB2573 HD1
DAB; LCC; DHRD; DLE; Agriculture and Biosecurity Workforce Development Pilot Program; Report
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a five-year agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii's Leeward Community College, Department of Human Resources Development, and Department of Law Enforcement. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
HOLT, ALCOS, BELATTI, GARRETT, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
AGR, HED, FIN |
SB2706 |
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41-26
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HB1736 HD2
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Cat Sterilization; Counties; Animal Control; Income Check-off; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL.
Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation, including the free-roaming cat population, and authorizes an income tax designation to provide revenues into the special fund. Requires cats over five months of age to be surgically sterilized unless covered by an intact cat declaration, and conditions the importation of intact cats on state and county declaration requirements, with certain exceptions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/25/2026- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS, Amato |
AEN/EIG, WAM |
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42-26
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HB2425 HD1
Conservation District; Agricultural Enterprises; Former Sugarcane Lands; Diversified Agriculture; Permit; Exemption
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Exempts any agricultural enterprise practicing diversified agriculture on lands formerly used for commercial sugarcane production within the conservation district from any permitting and site plan approval requirements established for lands in a conservation district. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Perruso, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Cochran voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
KUSCH, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, OLDS, REYES ODA, TAM |
AGR, WAL, JHA |
SB2747 |
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43-26
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HB1590 HD3 SD1
Transient Accommodations; Enforcement; Evidence; Destination Management; County Transient Accommodations Tax; Hosting Platform; Tax Collection Agent; General Excise Tax; Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VACATION RENTALS.
Part I: Allows counties to use time-stamped screenshots as evidence for the enforcement of transient accommodations. Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority's plans, practices, and efforts involving destination management to include promotion of use of traditional or lawful transient accommodations. Clarifies that the counties may use revenue from the County Transient Accommodations Tax for the enforcement of transient accommodations. Appropriates funds. Part II: Requires hosting platforms that earn service fees for providing booking services for transient accommodations to register with the Department of Taxation as tax collection agents and report, collect, and remit general excise and transient accommodations taxes on behalf of operators. Part II effective 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
TAM, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EDT/EIG/CPN, WAM/JDC |
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44-26
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HB1913 HD1
Office of Veterans' Services; Mental Health Coordinator; Statewide Mental Health Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Establishes within the Office of Veterans' Services a mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center. Provides that the mental health coordinator is appointed by and reports directly to the Director of the Office of Veterans' Services. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
SOUZA, AMATO, BELATTI, MIYAKE, OLDS |
PBS, HLT, FIN |
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45-26
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HB1573 HD3 SD1
AG; Electronic Smoking Devices; E-Liquids; Marketing Granted Order; Directory; Penalties
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers to certify to the Department of the Attorney General annually that the manufacturer received a Marketing Granted Order from the federal Food and Drug Administration and that the manufacturer is in compliance with federal regulations and state laws. Requires the Department to compile and make public a directory of all electronic smoking device and e-liquid manufacturers and products duly certified. Establishes penalties for manufacturers that fail to comply with the certification requirements and for other parties that acquire, possess, transport, keep, sell, or offer for sale products that are not in the directory. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB2410 |
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46-26
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HB1542 HD1
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Health Care Facilities; Compassionate Access
RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Allows terminally ill patients and qualifying patients over sixty-five years of age with chronic diseases to use medical cannabis within specified health care facilities under certain conditions. Requires enforcement by the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAKAYAMA |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2408 |
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47-26
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HB1804 HD1 SD2
EOA; UH; Long-Term Care Financing; Long-Term Care Services and Supports; Home- and Community-Based Care; Appropriation; Report ($)
RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING.
Requires the Executive Office on Aging to develop the framework and scope of work for a proposed study that examines the feasibility, impacts, and costs of different public and private financing options for long-term care services and supports. Authorizes the Executive Office on Aging to contract with the University of Hawaii. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Moriwaki Co-Chair; Fevella. |
MARTEN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2554 |
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48-26
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HB1976 HD1 SD1
DOH; HIEMA; Dementia; Alzheimer's Disease; First Responder Training; Executive Office on Aging; Counties; Law Enforcement Standards Board
RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, fire chiefs, Law Enforcement Standards Board, and Department of Health to make available at least one hour of dementia‑specific training for first responders, including law enforcement officers, fire first responders, and emergency medical services personnel. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to take certain steps when reviewing and recommending dementia-specific training curricula. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
HHS/PSM, WAM |
SB2867 |
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49-26
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HB1704 HD1
DCCA; Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT); Adoption; Rules
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face‑to‑face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Hussey |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2080 |
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50-26
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HB1996 HD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; General Excise Tax; Hearing Aids; Exemption
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Exempts from the general excise tax, gross receipts from the sale of hearing aids received by a hospital, infirmary, medical clinic, health care facility, pharmacy, or a practitioner licensed to administer drugs to an individual. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, GARCIA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, Alcos |
HLT, ECD, FIN |
SB2848 |
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51-26
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HB1541 HD2 SD1
Department of Health; Developmental Disabilities Division; Hawaii State Hospital; Positions; Civil Service Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Exempts certain positions in the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health and Hawaii State Hospital from civil service. Authorizes the Director of Health to appoint two additional associate administrators and two project managers for the Hawaii State Hospital or a secure psychiatric rehabilitation facility. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
TAKAYAMA |
HHS/LBT, WAM |
SB3273 |
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52-26
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HB1926 HD1 SD1
Red Hill Remediation Special Fund; Remediation; Monitoring and Testing; Groundwater Modeling and Sampling; Water Data Testing and Verification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RED HILL.
Appropriates funds for studies on remediation of substances released from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility; environmental monitoring and testing; research on groundwater modeling and sampling; and independent testing and verification of water data, to be published on a public dashboard. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to seek reimbursement from the United States Department of Defense. Effective 11/20/2121. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA, Reyes Oda |
WLA/PSM, WAM |
SB2475 |
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53-26
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HB1703 HD2
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Land Use; Rodeos; Rodeo Activities
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes rodeos and rodeo activities on various lands that are zoned for agricultural or pastoral use. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
WAL, CAA, JHA |
SB2161 |
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54-26
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HB1866 HD1
Contractors; Employees; Counties; Wages; Benefits; Hours; Employment Status; Disclosure
RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS.
Authorizes the counties to require contractors to disclose information regarding their employees' wages, benefits, hours, and employment status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/6/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
QUINLAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WAL, LAB, JHA |
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55-26
|
HB1710 HD2 SD2
SHPD; Historic Preservation; Review; Historic Properties; Private Properties; Project Review; Review Period
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances. Amends the process and deadlines by which SHPD must provide written concurrence or non-concurrence for proposed projects on private property or certain projects that require state or county approval for entitlement for use. Clarifies when an application for a proposed project on an existing privately-owned residential property shall be subject to the requirements of section 6E-42, HRS. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
WLA, JDC |
SB2341 |
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56-26
|
HB1563 HD2
Keiki Caucus; Cigarettes, Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices; Sale; Regulation; County Authority
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Repeals the preemption on county ordinances that regulate the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and electronic smoking devices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to HHS/EIG, CPN/JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Iwamoto |
HHS/EIG, CPN/JDC |
SB2681 |
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57-26
|
HB1965 HD1 SD1
SHPDA; Primary Care Providers Working Group; Primary Care Services; Stabilization; Report
RELATING TO PRIMARY CARE.
Establishes the Primary Care Providers Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency to address issues relating to, and develop recommendations for the stabilization of, primary care services in Hawaii. Requires the Working Group to make a report to the Legislature. Sunsets the Working Group on 6/30/2027. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
HHS, WAM |
SB2690 |
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58-26
|
HB1969 HD2 SD1
DHS; Colorectal Cancer Screenings; Colorectal Cancer Treatment; State-Funded Public Assistance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.
Requires the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a public assistance program offering state-funded colorectal screenings and treatment for certain persons. Requires state-funded coverage for follow-up treatment for colorectal cancer for certain persons. Requires coverage to include a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive test result. Specifies that coverage is not subject to a deductible, copayment, coinsurance, or any other cost-sharing requirements. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KONG, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
CPN, WAM |
SB2859 |
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59-26
|
HB1948 HD2
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Containers; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS.
Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic containers within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Establishes civil penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC. |
TAM, AMATO, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
EDT/AEN, CPN/JDC |
|
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60-26
|
HB1960 HD2 SD1
AG; DLE; Human Trafficking Awareness; Transient Accommodations Sector; Training; Signage; Reporting; Penalties; Rules
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop a Human Trafficking Awareness Training Program to educate and train workers in the transient accommodations sector. Requires transient accommodations employers or transient accommodations third-party contractors to periodically provide the human trafficking awareness training to certain employees and contract workers, keep records of the training, post signage, and develop and implement a human trafficking prevention policy that includes procedures for the reporting of suspected human trafficking. Establishes penalties. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to adopt rules. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
TOU, LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB2841 |
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61-26
|
HB2585 HD3 SD1
Statewide Agricultural Tourism Standards Task Force; Report
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL TOURISM.
Establishes the Statewide Agricultural Tourism Standards Task Force. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
WLA/AEN/EDT, WAM |
SB3298 |
|
62-26
|
HB2602 HD2
DBEDT; Travel; Tourism; Sustainable Infrastructure; Climate Resilience; Matching Grant Program; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A SUSTAINABLE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes the sustainable tourism infrastructure matching grant program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to support one-time capital investments that advance measurable sustainability and climate resilience outcomes within the State's visitor industry. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
TAM, AMATO, COCHRAN, HUSSEY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU |
TOU/ECD, EEP, FIN |
SB3228 |
|
63-26
|
HB1518 HD1 SD1
DHS; SNAP; Incarcerated Individuals; Felony Drug Offenders
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
By 2/28/27, 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
TARNAS, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, JDC/WAM |
SB2417 |
|
64-26
|
HB1565 HD2 SD1
Keiki Caucus; Judiciary; Child Welfare System; Legal Services for Youth; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Establishes a working group within the Judiciary to improve family court processes, including access to legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. Appropriates funds for the working group. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Matsumoto |
JDC, WAM |
SB2678 |
|
65-26
|
HB1645 HD3 SD1
DHS; Nonprofit Child Welfare Service Organizations; Child Welfare Services; Liability; Indemnification; Additional Insured; Trial; Bond
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Provides certain liability protections for nonprofit child welfare service organizations that are under contract with the Department of Human Services to provide child welfare services to children and families. Prohibits contracts between nonprofit child welfare service organizations and the State from including indemnification and hold harmless provisions and from requiring either party to name the other as an additional insured in their respective liability insurance policies. Prohibits pre- and post-judgment interest and punitive damages for nonprofit child welfare service organizations. Requires actions against nonprofit child welfare service organizations to be tried by the court, except in certain circumstances. Removes joint and several liability for nonprofit child welfare service organizations. Specifies that no bond shall be required from a nonprofit child welfare service organization on appeal. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, ILAGAN, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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66-26
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HB2114 HD1 SD1
OETS Hawaii Benefits Hub Working Group; Social Assistance Programs; Position; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Establishes the Hawaii Benefits Hub Working Group to develop a plan for the governance and implementation of the Hawaii Benefits Hub and related referral, tracking, compliance, and coordination systems. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position within the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/8/2026- The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-09-26 10:55AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
GVO/HHS, WAM |
SB2669 |
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67-26
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HB2304 HD1
Educational Gifts; Donor-conditioned Educational Awards; School-conditioned Enrollment; Conditional Gifts; Contractual Relationships
RELATING TO PRIVATE SUPPORT OF EDUCATION.
Clarifies that free tuition at private educational institutions are to be considered conditional gifts that support educational advancements rather than contractual obligations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, JHA |
SB3123 |
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68-26
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HB2172 HD2 SD1
DOE; Hard-to-Staff Positions; Pilot Program; Employment; Retirants
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OF RETIRANTS.
Establishes a five-year pilot program to authorize the Department of Education to rehire retired teachers and educational officers for hard-to-staff positions. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
EDU, WAM |
SB2836 |
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69-26
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HB2560 HD2
DHS; DOE; Homelessness; Pilot Program; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Financial Stabilization Assistance
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a two-year-pilot program within the Department of Human Services to provide temporary financial stabilization assistance to families with students identified as experiencing homelessness. Funds the program through the Department of Human Services using allowable Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds. Requires Department of Education Complex Area Community Homeless Concerns Liaison to make approved purchases. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/3/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
OLDS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO |
EDN, HSH, FIN |
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70-26
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HB2565 HD1
DOE; State Public Charter School Commission; Education Week; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHERS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission to provide monetary awards to educators who are recognized by the legislature, during education week, for their accomplishments, excellence in teaching, leadership, and service. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
WOODSON, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
EDN, LAB, FIN |
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71-26
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HB2179 HD2
DOE; E-Bikes; Educational Safety Program
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires, rather than authorizes, the Department of Education to develop and administer a Traffic Safety Education Program. Requires the Department of Education's Traffic Safety Education program to include electric bicycles. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
REYES ODA, COCHRAN, GARCIA, HASHEM, KAHALOA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, SHIMIZU, TAM |
EDN, TRN, FIN |
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72-26
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HB2427 HD3
Department of Education; Office of Youth Services; Unaccompanied Homeless Youth; Enrollment; Provisional Attendance
RELATING TO UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTH.
Entitles unaccompanied homeless youth, including runaway youth, with the rights, as provided by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, to immediate enrollment in school, full participation in school activities, and access to comparable school and educational services provided to other students. Establishes a student-centered, safety-first protocol for unaccompanied homeless youth enrolling in or attending school. Permits unaccompanied homeless youth to provisionally enroll in school without providing immunization records. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
OLDS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
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73-26
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HB2298 HD1
DOE; Veterans; High School Diploma
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
SB3117 |
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74-26
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HB2534 HD1
DOE; Robotics; Interscholastic Sport; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ROBOTICS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to establish robotics as an interscholastic sport. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/20/2026- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
REYES ODA, ALCOS, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARCIA, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KONG, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, NAKAMURA, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAM, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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75-26
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HB1592 HD1
Penal Code; Assault; Educational Workers; Sports Officials
RELATING TO ASSAULT.
Elevates criminal penalties for assaults committed against educational workers and sports officials, while preserving appropriate judicial discretion at sentencing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
EDN, JHA |
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76-26
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HB1888 HD3 SD2
DOE; AG; Public Charter Schools; Educational Workers; Sports Officials; Protection and Workplace Safety; Penal Code; Harassment; Intentional Bodily Injury; Felony
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF EDUCATIONAL WORKERS.
Part I: Requires the Department of Education and state public charter schools to take certain steps to better address the harassment of educational workers, including sports officials. Authorizes the Attorney General to assist educational workers, including sports officials at department of education or public charter school sporting events, who have been subject to harassment or intentional bodily injury in obtaining a temporary restraining order. Part II: Clarifies that a sports official's duties cover sports events at public schools and private schools. Makes intentional or knowing bodily injury of an educational worker or a sports official engaged in the lawful discharge of their duties a class C felony for the first offense and a class B felony for a second or subsequent offense within ten years. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Elefante, Rhoads, Wakai Co-Chairs; DeCorte. |
WOODSON, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EDN, LAB, JHA, FIN |
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77-26
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HB2168 HD2
DOE; Education; Student Services; Students Experiencing Homelessness; Program
RELATING TO THE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Department of Education to establish a program for the support of students experiencing homelessness. Requires the Department to designate a state coordinator position and state navigator positions to implement the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
OLDS, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
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78-26
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HB1825 HD2
DOE; HTSB; Charter Schools; Emergency Hires; Rules
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TEACHER STANDARDS BOARD.
Permits the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on CPC as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
GARRETT (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, LAB, CPC |
SB2616 |
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79-26
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HB2245 HD1
DOH; Individual Wastewater Systems; Nearshore Waters; Shorelines; Denitrification Capacity
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires newly installed or modified individual wastewater systems that are near the shoreline or on highly porous soils to include denitrification capacity. Requires the Department of Health to reduce requirements for disposal systems connected to wastewater systems with denitrification capacity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, PERRUSO |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB2753 |
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80-26
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HB1567 HD1
PUC; Lifeline Baseline Performance Standard; Medically Essential Needs Energy Program; Electric Utilities
RELATING TO ENERGY EQUITY.
Allows the Public Utilities Commission to establish a lifeline baseline performance standard and medically essential needs energy program based on proposals from electric utilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB3009 |
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81-26
|
HB1984 HD2 SD1
Solar Distributed Energy Resource Systems; Building Permits; Self-Certification Process; No-Rise Certification; Regulatory Floodways
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
By 7/1/2027, requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to establish a self‑certification process for certain behind‑the‑meter, customer‑sited solar distributed energy resource systems that deems permit applications approved and allows applicants to proceed to build solar distributed energy resource systems immediately. Requires government entities in the State that issue building permits to develop guidance for determining specific conditions when a Federal Emergency Management Agency-mandated No-Rise Certification is not required for a solar distributed energy resource system located in a regulatory floodway. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM. |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
EIG/GVO, CPN/WAM |
SB2352 |
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82-26
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HB1623 HD1
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Duties; Executive Committee; Member Agencies; Reports; Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation Reports; Zero Emissions Clean Economy Target
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Establishes an executive committee and amends the membership and duties of the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission (Commission). Requires each member agency of the Commission to implement its own actions to address certain strategies and goals established by the Commission. Establishes reporting and review requirements for member agencies relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts and clean economy targets. Updates reporting requirements for the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability and Adaptation reports. Allows the Commission to enter into certain procurement contracts. Updates the zero emissions clean economy target. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
EEP, WAL, FIN |
SB2483 |
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83-26
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HB1774 HD2 SD1
Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission; Centralized Resource Website; Affordability; Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CENTRALIZED ACCESS TO RESOURCES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to develop, implement, and maintain a centralized resource website to connect residents to support and resources to address affordability, health, safety, and the impacts of climate change. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
WLA/AEN, WAM |
SB2440 |
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84-26
|
HB2608 HD1
High-efficiency Electric Water Heating Systems; Heat Pumps; Building Permit Variances
RELATING TO WATER HEATING SYSTEMS.
Authorizes building permit variances for certain high-efficiency electric water heating systems utilizing heat pump technology. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2026- The committee on EIG deferred the measure. |
LA CHICA |
EIG, CPN |
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85-26
|
HB2415 HD2
DOT; Safe Routes to School; Pedestrian Safety Improvements; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to install pedestrian safety improvements at sites abutting school properties, with consideration for other sites. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/3/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KILA, ALCOS, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
TRN, EDN, FIN |
SB3234 |
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86-26
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HB2423 HD3 SD1
DBEDT; DOT; Biodiesel; Minimum Fuel Requirement; On-Highway Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicles; Report
RELATING TO BIODIESEL.
Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to implement a requirement that, no later than January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in certain counties for use in on-highway diesel-powered motor vehicles contains no less than five per cent biodiesel by volume, except in circumstances where the supply of biodiesel is insufficient. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to submit a report to the Legislature, including a comprehensive rollout plan. Requires the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to consult with the Department of Transportation during the development and implementation of the biodiesel requirements and present DBEDT's comprehensive rollout plan to the public. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
KUSCH, AMATO, CHUN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON, Lowen, Reyes Oda |
TRN, ECD, CPC, FIN |
SB2255 |
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87-26
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HB1771 HD1
DOT; Air Travel; Verified Carbon Offsets; Qualified Air Travel
RELATING TO CARBON OFFSETS.
Requires the Department of Transportation to assist and enable a person to voluntarily purchase a verified carbon offset for greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the person's air travel to or from an airport in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
QUINLAN |
TRN, EEP, FIN |
SB2316 |
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88-26
|
HB2334 HD1
DOT; National Environmental Policy Act; NEPA Assignment
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to assume responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for highway projects, as well as railroad, public transportation, or multimodal projects within the State, allowing streamlined environmental reviews. Provides a limited waiver of sovereign immunity to comply with federal requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, EEP, JHA |
SB3154 |
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89-26
|
HB2375 HD2 SD1
DOT; Disability and Communication Access Board; Working Group; Uniform Towing Practices for Public Parking Facilities; Uniform Standards
RELATING TO TOWING PRACTICES.
Establishes a Uniform Towing Practices for Public Parking Facilities Working Group within the Department of Transportation to examine existing state and county laws, ordinances, rules, and administrative practices relating to towing from public parking facilities and develop recommendations for uniform standards applicable to towing from state and county parking facilities. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/9/2026- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
MARTEN, AMATO, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
TRS, WAM |
|
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90-26
|
HB2451 HD1
DOTAX; Counties; Public Transportation Systems; Fare-Free Access; Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires each county to implement fare-free access to its public transportation systems. Establishes the Fare-Free Public Transportation Tax and Dividend Special Fund. Increases the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax on petroleum products to fund fare-free public transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
IWAMOTO, ALCOS, GRANDINETTI, LA CHICA, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, Kila, Reyes Oda |
TRN, EEP, FIN |
SB2904 |
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91-26
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HB1986 HD2
Clean Fuel Standard; Alternative Fuels; Rules; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO A CLEAN FUEL STANDARD.
Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt rules by 1/1/2028 governing a clean fuel standard for alternative fuels in the State. Requires reporting and public informational session requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to AEN/TRS, WAM. |
LOWEN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
AEN/TRS, WAM |
SB2999 |
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92-26
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HB2336 HD1
DOT; Federal Military Facilities; Department Services; Agreements
RELATING TO FEDERAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to enter into agreements with the United States Department of Defense for the provision of services at federal military installations, under certain conditions. Authorizes charging an administrative fee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to TRS, JDC/WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
SB3156 |
|
93-26
|
HB1694 HD2
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel distribution in Hawaii to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Provides $1 per gallon, increasing by 2 cents per additional 1 per cent emissions reduction, up to $2 per gallon. Caps total credits at $20,000,000 annually, with carryover provisions. Requires reporting to ensure transparency and compliance. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, and sunsets on December 31, 2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Gedeon, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KILA, CHUN, EVSLIN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TAM |
TRN, EEP, FIN |
SB2027, SB2375 |
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94-26
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HB1695 HD2 SD1
Fuel Tax Credit; Renewable Fuel; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO RENEWABLE FUEL.
Expands the provisions of the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit. Clarifies that the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit shall only be claimed by taxpayers for which qualified renewable fuels production costs are incurred within the State and sold for distribution within the State. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KILA, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, TARNAS |
EIG/AEN, WAM |
SB2403 |
|
95-26
|
HB1797 HD1
Automated Vehicles; Motor Carrier Safety; Supervisors; Regulation; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES.
Requires an automated vehicle used by a motor carrier to transport passengers commercially to have a human supervisor present in the vehicle. Establishes an income tax credit to incentivize the training of supervisors for autonomous vehicles. Sunsets 12/31/2036. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, OLDS, SOUZA |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
|
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96-26
|
HB2325 HD1
DLNR; State Historic Preservation Division; Commission on Water Resource Management; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Exempts certain positions within the State Historic Preservation Division and Commission on Water Resource Management within the Department of Land and Natural Resources from the state civil service law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to WLA/LBT, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/LBT, WAM |
SB3145 |
|
97-26
|
HB2490 HD2
Maui County; DBEDT; SHPD; Coastal Resilience Pilot Program; Historic Preservation Review; Reports
RELATING TO COASTAL RESILIENCE.
Establishes a five-year Coastal Resilience Pilot Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the preservation of Mantokuji Bay. Allows the pilot program to be exempt from certain regulatory requirements. Requires the State Historic Preservation Division to conduct a streamlined historic preservation review. Establishes certain procedures for the discovery of Native Hawaiian skeletal remains. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/20/2026- Re-Referred to EDT, WAM. |
HASHEM, AMATO, COCHRAN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, YAMASHITA |
EDT, WAM |
SB3169 |
|
98-26
|
HB1673 HD1
Landfill Units; Underground Injection Control Line; No-Pass Zone; Parcels and Zoning Information App; Prohibition; City and County of Honolulu
RELATING TO LANDFILL UNITS.
Repeals the prohibition on the construction, modification, or expansion of a landfill unit, or any component of a landfill unit, inland of an underground injection control line in a county with a population greater than five hundred thousand. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MARTEN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, LEE, M., QUINLAN, Amato |
WAL, EEP, JHA |
SB2769 |
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99-26
|
HB2223 HD2
DHHL; Historic Preservation Review; Appropriation
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Permits the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct a review of the effect of a proposed project on lands under its jurisdiction on historical properties and burial sites, subject to certain requirements. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Poepoe voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (3) and none excused (0). |
HOLT, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TODD |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2786 |
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100-26
|
HB1519 HD1 SD3
CSC; State Procurement Office; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Officers of Contractors and Grantees; Third-Party Payment Processor Website Contributions; Prohibited Contributions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Requires disclosure of the names of compensated officers of state and county contractors and grantees. Prohibits the compensated officers of certain state and county contractors and grantees from making, promising, or soliciting certain campaign contributions for the duration of the contract or grant. Provides that, for contributions received through a third-party payment processor website, whether received by check or directly deposited to the candidate or noncandidate committee, the date the contributor executes the transaction on the third-party payment processor website shall be deemed the date of receipt and the date of acceptance for campaign finance reporting and compliance requirements. Clarifies that monetary contributions and other campaign funds shall be deposited within 14 days of their physical receipt in a depository institution. Requires unlawful contributions to be returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt or escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Clarifies that where a violation of the prohibition against contributions and expenditures by lobbyists during legislative session occurs because of the acceptance or agreement to accept a prohibited contribution, and the contribution is by check, the date of violation shall be the date of the receipt of the check and not the date of deposit. Appropriates moneys. (SD3) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO |
JDC, WAM |
|
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101-26
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HB1521 HD1
UIPA; Government Contracts; Contractors; Public Records
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
Requires contractors performing an agency function to retain records related to the performance of that function and provide agencies with access to those records. Deems the records to be government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
TARNAS, AMATO, GARRETT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
SB2312 |
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102-26
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HB1525 HD1
Elections; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Appropriates funds to: (1) the counties for more voter service centers for in-person voting; (2) the Office of Elections to print and mail the digital voter information guide to all registered voters; and (3) the Office of Elections to support a public outreach and engagement campaign to encourage greater voter participation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to JDC/EIG, WAM. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
JDC/EIG, WAM |
SB2728 |
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103-26
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HB2050 HD1 SD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Partial Public Financing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PARTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING OF ELECTIONS.
Increases the expenditure limit and the amount of partial public campaign financing available for all elective offices. Adjusts the minimum amount of qualifying contributions certain candidates must receive to participate in the Partial Public Campaign Financing Program. Increases the matching fund payments for excess qualifying contributions. Appropriates funds for the Program. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-22-26 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2528 |
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104-26
|
HB2051
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Cash Contribution Limits; Return of Contribution; Escheat
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Amends section 11-364, HRS, to provide that an excess contribution of more than $100 in cash, in the aggregate, from a single person during an election period to a candidate, candidate committee, or noncandidate committee shall escheat to the Hawaii election campaign fund if not returned to the contributor within 30 days. |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Amato, Belatti, Reyes Oda, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2529 |
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105-26
|
HB2053 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; State Elected Officials; Campaign Contributions; Solicitation; Acceptance
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Prohibits state elected officials from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions during any Regular Session or Special Session of the Legislature, including any extension of any Regular Session or Special Session or any legislative recess day, holiday, or weekend. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia, Poepoe, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2531 |
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106-26
|
HB2054 HD2
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Electronic Filing System
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION'S ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM.
Requires designated campaign finance documents to be submitted electronically through the Campaign Spending Commission's upgraded electronic filing system. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2532 |
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107-26
|
HB2055 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Salaries; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Adjusts the salaries of the Campaign Spending Commission's Executive Director and Associate Director to align with similar government officials who have compliance and enforcement responsibilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2533 |
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108-26
|
HB1776 HD2 SD1
OCP; Notice of Tenant Rights; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the Office of Consumer Protection to publish an accessible, multilingual notice of tenant rights online. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/8/2026- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
SB2347 |
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109-26
|
HB1734 HD1
Counties; Lot Requirements and Dwelling Specifications; Prohibition; Residential Uses; Urban District; Counties; Petition Process; Exemptions
RELATING TO ZONING.
Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements and dwelling specifications for parcels of land zoned for residential uses located within the urban district for purposes of subdivision, development, or the issuance of a building permit, with certain exemptions. Allows the counties to establish a petition process for neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographically contiguous areas to establish or retain certain requirements or specifications. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
SB2423 |
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110-26
|
HB1721 HD2 SD2
Expedited Permits; Insurance; Additional Insureds; Indemnification; Certificates of Occupancy
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies insurance, indemnification, and certain certificate of occupancy requirements for purposes of expedited permits. Requires state or county inspectors to inspect all projects with expedited permits. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Senate Conferees Appointed: Wakai Chair; Chang, Keohokalole Co-Chairs; Fevella. |
EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
EIG/HOU, CPN |
|
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111-26
|
HB1739 HD2
County-designated Transit-Oriented Development Areas; Transit-Supportive Densities; County Regulations; Prohibition
RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the development of transit-supportive densities to be allowed in any county-designated transit-oriented development area. Prohibits the counties from enacting an ordinance, rule, regulation, development standard, zoning provision, or other land use control that restricts the development of transit-supportive densities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/19/2026- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
WLA/EIG/HOU, WAM |
|
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112-26
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HB1741 HD2 SD1
Inclusionary Mandate; Housing Affordability Impact Fee; Needs Assessment Study
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Deems a county inclusionary mandate as a form of development exaction and treats the mandate as a housing affordability impact fee, with certain exemptions. Prohibits a county from adopting, amending, or enforcing an inclusionary mandate or inclusionary mandates for residential or mixed-use development, under certain circumstances. Establishes additional requirements for a needs assessment study for a county-imposed inclusionary mandate. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSG, WAL, JHA, FIN |
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113-26
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HB1718 HD1 SD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; County Powers; Sunset
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Limits mixed-use developments to transit-oriented developments that include housing along a locally preferred alternative for a mass transit system. Repeals the sunset date of Act 45, SLH 2024, thereby making permanent the authority of the counties to share in facilitating the development, construction, financing, refinancing, or other provision of mixed-use developments, including low- and moderate-income housing projects, and issue county bonds before 7/1/2033 for this purpose. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/20/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 713). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HOU/EIG, WAM |
SB2748, SB3036 |
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114-26
|
HB1732 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Counties; Kamaaina Homes Pilot Program; Voluntary Deed Restrictions
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide funding to a county, to be designated by the Corporation, to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homebuyers. Sunsets 6/30/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HOU, WAM |
|
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115-26
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HB1777 HD2 SD1
HHFDC; Tenant Protection Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Tenant Protection Working Group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to address certain tenant protection issues in the State. Requires the Tenant Protection Working Group to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
HOU/HHS, WAM |
SB2957 |
|
116-26
|
HB1740 HD2 SD2
HHFDC; Qualified Residents; Affordable Housing; Housing Development; Exemptions; Owner-Occupancy; Deed Restrictions
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Repeals the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and repeals the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Adds an eligibility requirement limiting total value of assets and property. 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
4/20/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 713). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD |
HOU, WAM |
SB2424 |
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117-26
|
HB1842 HD2 SD1
DLNR; DAGS; HHFDC; Real Property; Public Lands; Transfer; City and County of Honolulu
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Amends Act 289, SLH 2025, to replace the Senior Residence at Iwilei parcel with the Westridge parcel, repeal the designation of affected parcels as public lands, change the transfer date for the Alii Tower parcel to 12/31/2026, change the deadline for approval by the City and County of Honolulu to 12/31/2027, change the repeal date to 1/1/2028, and repeal reenactment language. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
TAKAYAMA |
WLA, WAM |
SB3008 |
|
118-26
|
HB1919 HD3
Counties; Minimum Parking Mandates; Prohibitions
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Beginning 7/1/2027, prohibits counties from imposing minimum parking mandates for certain developments and limits the minimum parking requirements that may be imposed for other developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(H)
3/10/2026- Failed to pass Third Reading with Representative(s) Amato, Grandinetti, Iwamoto, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Belatti, Chun, Cochran, Garrett, Gedeon, Hartsfield, Hashem, Ilagan, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kong, Lee, M., Marten, Matayoshi, Muraoka, Olds, Poepoe, Reyes Oda, Sayama, Souza, Takayama, Takenouchi, Tam, Templo, Yamashita voting no (25) and none excused (0). |
EVSLIN, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, SOUZA, TARNAS, Alcos |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
|
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119-26
|
HB1701 HD1
Off-Street Parking Requirements; Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement Program Areas; Prohibited
RELATING TO PARKING.
Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transit‑oriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TODD, Amato |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
SB2356 |
|
120-26
|
HB1714 HD1
HHFDC; HPHA; Executive Director Salary; Deputy Executive Director; Employment Contracts
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Provides the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation with autonomy in personnel matters. Increases the salary cap for the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Renames the Executive Assistant of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the Deputy Executive Director. Prohibits the extension of any employment contract of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority beyond two years without legislative approval. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, TARNAS |
HSG, LAB, FIN |
SB2338 |
|
121-26
|
HB1952 HD1 SD1
UH; CTAHR; Agricultural Research and Extension Station Kauai; Capital Improvements; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvements for the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience's Agricultural Research and Extension Station on Kauai. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
CHUN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO |
EDU, WAM |
SB2708 |
|
122-26
|
HB2005 HD2 SD1
Filipino Caucus; UH; Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Establishes a statewide Language Access Education and Workforce Development Program at the University of Hawaii. Establishes positions and appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
ILAGAN |
EDU, WAM |
|
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123-26
|
HB1596 HD1
University of Hawaii; Basic Needs Pilot Program; Housing Stability Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT BASIC NEEDS SUPPORT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Establishes a Basic Needs Pilot Program at a single campus of the University of Hawaii system. Authorizes the establishment of a Housing Stability Pilot Project at that campus. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, EVSLIN, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, PERRUSO, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
|
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124-26
|
HB1951 HD2
UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; Center on Biosecurity Research, Education, and Extension; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Requires the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience to establish a Center on Biosecurity Research, Education, and Extension to develop and implement innovative solutions for detecting, monitoring, eradicating, and managing invasive species. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
CHUN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO |
HED, AGR, FIN |
SB2707 |
|
125-26
|
HB1597 HD1
UH; JABSOM; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH.
Establishes and appropriates funds for an Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research Center at the University of Hawaii, to be administratively affiliated with the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, including the establishment of full-time positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GARRETT, AMATO, CHUN, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MURAOKA, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, WOODSON |
HED, HLT, FIN |
|
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126-26
|
HB1790 HD2
UH; SSRI; Hawaii Center for Policing and Criminal Justice Research; Hawaii Crime Lab; AG; Law Enforcement Stops; Uses of Force; Complaints; Appropriation
RELATING TO POLICING.
Establishes the Hawaii Center for Policing and Criminal Justice Research within the Social Science Research Institute, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa to house the Hawaii Crime Lab. Requires law enforcement agencies and law enforcement oversight agencies to collect and report certain data regarding law enforcement stops, uses of force, and complaints to the Hawaii Crime Lab. Requires the Hawaii Crime Lab to collect and publish incident-level information and an annual report on the data collected. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to adopt rules, in coordination with the Hawaii Crime Lab, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and any community advisory boards. Appropriates funds for the establishment and operation of the Hawaii Center for Policing and Criminal Justice Research within the Social Science Research Institute, College of Social Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa to support implementation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
EDU/PSM, WAM/JDC |
SB2729 |
|
127-26
|
HB1598 HD1
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Climate Institute; International Pacific Research Center; Transient Accommodations Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CLIMATE INSTITUTE.
Establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to support climate resilience and adaptation initiatives of the University and the State. Requires a percentage of the revenue generated by any increase to the Transient Accommodations Tax rates beginning on January 1, 2026, and by assessment of the Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds derived from cruise fares to be allocated to the University of Hawaii annually to support the programs and operations of the Hawaii Climate Institute. Transfers the International Pacific Research Center of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's School of Ocean and Earth Sciences and Technology to the Hawaii Climate Institute. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- This measure has been deleted from the meeting scheduled on Tuesday 02-17-26 9:30AM in conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
GARRETT, AMATO, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KILA, LA CHICA, OLDS, SAYAMA, SOUZA, WOODSON |
HED, EEP, FIN |
SB2484 |
|
128-26
|
HB1879 HD2
DOT; Subsidized Youth Transit Program; Keiki Ride Free; Public Transit; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.
Establishes within the Department of Transportation a subsidized youth transit program for youth who are residents of the State, to be coordinated with the counties. Authorizes the Department to adopt rules, expand eligibility, and consult with the Department of Education on best practices, under certain conditions. Establishes the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Requires biannual evaluations of the new program and Special Fund. Allocates funds from the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Subsidized Youth Transit Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/19/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
QUINLAN |
TRN, HSH, FIN |
SB2699 |
|
129-26
|
HB2034 HD1
DOT; Public Transit Passes; Department Employees; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Transportation to establish a pilot program to offer fully subsidized public transit passes for department employees. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/10/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
KILA, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
TRN, LAB, FIN |
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130-26
|
HB1872 HD1 SD1
UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Child Care; Early Learning Opportunities; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN EARLY LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes an Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program to be administered by the University of Hawaii to provide financial support for early learning program service providers in the State to participate in state- or federally-approved early learning apprenticeship programs. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, KILA, MURAOKA, OLDS, SAYAMA, SOUZA |
EDU, WAM |
SB2666 |
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131-26
|
HB2171 HD1 SD1
UH; Enterprise-Related Activities; Counties; Zoning
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes the University of Hawaii to engage in enterprise-related activities for educational purposes exempt from certain county zoning requirements, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; DeCorte. |
WOODSON, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
EDU, WAM |
SB2674 |
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132-26
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HB2161 HD3 SD1
Pharmacy; Pharmacists; Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund; Pharmacist Workforce Assessment Fees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAYAMA, CHUN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, WOODSON |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
SB2857 |
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133-26
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HB2416 HD1 SD1
UH; Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program; Study; University of Hawaii Community College System; Workforce Development; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A MARITIME YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY PROGRAM.
Directs the University of Hawaii Community College System, in partnership with state agencies and maritime employers, to conduct a study and develop a plan for a statewide Maritime Youth Apprenticeship Pathway Program for individuals ages 16 to 24. Requires a report to the Legislature with recommendations on program structure, resource needs, proposed legislation and implementation options. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU, WAM |
SB3050 |
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134-26
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HB2518 HD1
University of Hawaii System; Facilities and Student Housing; Master Plan; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to develop a facilities and student housing master plan. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Re-referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 14 |
GARRETT |
HED, FIN |
SB3286 |
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135-26
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HB2617 HD1
UH Hilo; College of Hawaiian Language; Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach; Imiloa Astronomy Center; Hawaiian Language; Hawaiian Early Learning; Revolving Fund; Trust Fund; Uses
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.
Establishes the Institute of Indigenous Education, Science, and Outreach within the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Authorizes the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund to include moneys from any revenue source and requires expenditures in the fund to be used to support the Imiloa Astronomy Center. Requires the Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund to support the Hawaiian-Language-Medium Education Pathway. Establishes a cap on individual deposits into the Hawaiian Language College Revolving Fund and the Hawaiian Early Learning Trust Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
TODD |
HED, JHA, FIN |
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136-26
|
HB2159 HD2 SD1
UH; Health Care Workforce Development; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes positions and appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to support health care workforce development in the State. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GARRETT, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KONG, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
|
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137-26
|
HB2606 HD2 SD1
State Building Code Council; Off-site Construction; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HARTSFIELD, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
PSM, WAM |
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138-26
|
HB2362 HD1
Housing; Building Permits; Automatic Approval; Retrofitting; Hurricane Resistant Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the counties to automatically approve permits for hurricane retrofitting under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
MATSUMOTO, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
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139-26
|
HB2385 HD3 SD1
HHFDC; Housing Development Projects; General Excise Tax Exemptions; County Housing Incentive Programs
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to approve and certify general excise tax exemptions for certain housing development projects developed under county housing incentive programs. Sunsets 7/1/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA, TAM |
HOU, WAM |
SB2676 |
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140-26
|
HB2476 HD2
Counties; Housing Infrastructure Growth Bonds; Constitutional Amendments (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
Proposes constitutional amendments to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as the counties, to issue housing infrastructure growth bonds for specified public works, public improvements, or other actions necessary for housing and community development, and exclude these bonds from determinations of the funded debt of the political subdivisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EIG, JDC/WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TAM |
EIG, JDC/WAM |
SB3219 |
|
141-26
|
HB1923 HD1
Residential Utilities; Public Disclosure; Building Permitting; County Boards of Water Supply
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES.
Requires county boards of water supply to publicly disclose through their website service connection availability for residential permitting and construction. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Muraoka, Perruso, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
SB2398 |
|
142-26
|
HB2444 HD3
Low-Income Household Renters; Income Tax Credit; Income Eligibility Increase; Credit per Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the income eligibility limit and credit amount per exemption claimed for the income tax credit for low-income household renters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
TEMPLO, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, PIERICK, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HOU, WAM |
|
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143-26
|
HB1608 HD1
SPRB; Fenix Space, Inc.; Hilo International Airport ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST FENIX SPACE, INC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds for the planning, design, procurement, and construction of the Fenix launch platform system and Fenix Space Hilo flight operations facility. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on TRN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU, WOODSON, Amato |
ECD, TRN, FIN |
SB2077 |
|
144-26
|
HB1967 HD1
Permitting; Permitting Workforce Pipeline; Hiring; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PERMITTING.
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a permitting workforce pipeline in partnership with the University of Hawaii and community colleges and coordinate with state and county permitting agencies on certain tasks related to classification levels, salary and benefits, hiring, and responsibilities of employees. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDT/EDU, WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
EDT/EDU, WAM |
SB2909 |
|
145-26
|
HB1968 HD1
DBEDT; Counties; Permitting; Artificial Intelligence-assisted Pre-compliance Intake Pilot Platform; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PERMITTING.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, in collaboration with a county selected by the Department, to develop an artificial intelligence-assisted pre-compliance intake pilot platform, subject to a matching funds requirement for the county. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a policy or metric to measure the success of the pilot platform. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
ECD, WAL, FIN |
SB2908 |
|
146-26
|
HB2502 HD1
DCCA; AG; Artificial Intelligence; Conversational Artificial Intelligence Services; Disclosures; Suicide; Minors; Unfair or Deceptive Practices; Penalties; Reports
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Requires operators of conversational artificial intelligence services in the State to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users. Requires operators to develop protocols to respond to prompts or content associated with, and prevent the production of, suicidal ideations in account holders and users. Establishes protections for minor account holders of conversational artificial intelligence services. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements and establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
ECD, CPC, JHA |
SB3001 |
|
147-26
|
HB1782 HD3 SD2
Attorney General; Office of Consumer Protection; Artificial Intelligence; AI Companion Systems; Conversational AI Services; Minors; Regulation; Oversight; Penalties
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE PROTECTION OF MINORS.
Establishes safeguards, protections, oversight, and penalties for interactions between minors and artificial intelligence companion systems or conversational artificial intelligence services. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
LBT/HHS, CPN/JDC |
SB2788 |
|
148-26
|
HB2357 HD1
Artificial Intelligence; Music Streaming Platforms; Music Artists; Prohibitions; Unfair Competition; UDAP; AG ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Prohibits music streaming platforms from hosting, distributing, or otherwise making available in the State music performed or attributed to an artificial intelligence music artist. Makes violations an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN, ALCOS, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, POEPOE, SOUZA, Reyes Oda |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
|
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149-26
|
HB2445 HD1
Department of Education; Public Schools Immigration Enforcement; Emergency Response Plan; Immigration Enforcement Activity; Policies; Procedures
RELATING TO STUDENT SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education to develop, adopt, and implement a standardized emergency response plan governing immigration enforcement activity at or within one thousand feet of public schools and adopt policies and procedures to address immigration enforcement activity at certain school-related location and events. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
ECD, EDN, JHA |
|
|
150-26
|
HB1870 HD2 SD1
AG; Civil Immigration Enforcement; State Actors; State Contractors; Protected Community Locations; Statewide Standards; Written Policies; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
Establishes statewide standards for state and county agencies, officers, employees, and contractors, to limit participation in civil immigration enforcement in or near protected community locations. By 1/1/2027, requires all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations to adopt and post written policies, provide annual staff training, and maintain data privacy protections. Appropriates funds for implementation by the Attorney General. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Morikawa |
PSM/GVO, WAM/JDC |
SB3237 |
|
151-26
|
HB1838 HD2 SD1
AG; U and T Visa Certification; Uniform Statewide Requirements; State and County Certifying Entities and Officials; Policies and Processes; Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO VISAS.
Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U and T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime that are consistent with federal laws and regulations governing U and T visas. Requires each state and county certifying entity to adopt a policy and process for the issuance of U and T visa certifications, consistent with those statewide requirements. Appropriates funds for the Department of the Attorney General to provide training to certifying entities and certifying officials on all federal and state requirements for U and T visa certifications. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GEDEON, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, Reyes Oda |
JDC, WAM |
SB2873 |
|
152-26
|
HB2137 HD3 SD2
Artificial Intelligence; Realistic Digital Imitations; Protections for Individuals; Synthetic Performers; Advertising; Disclosure
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Part I: Prohibits certain harmful uses of and mandates disclosure for realistic digital imitations generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Establishes certain exemptions. Provides for civil actions and civil remedies for individuals injured by unauthorized AI-generated realistic digital imitations. Part II: Requires the disclosure of the use of synthetic performers in advertising. Establishes civil fines. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD2) |
(H)
4/20/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 713). |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
LBT, CPN/JDC |
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|
153-26
|
HB2208 HD1 SD1
DHS; Food Security; Hawaii Farm to Families Program; Grants; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SECURITY.
Establishes and appropriates funds in the form of grants for the Hawaii Farm to Families Program under the Department of Human Services to alleviate food shortages in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2427 |
|
154-26
|
HB2458 HD3 SD1
DCCA; OCP; Surveillance Pricing; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SURVEILLANCE PRICING.
Requires the Office of Consumer Protection of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to conduct a study to determine the extent to which companies operating in the State deploy surveillance pricing practices. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Re-Referred to LBT, CPN/WAM. |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
LBT, CPN/WAM |
|
|
155-26
|
HB1972 HD2 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; DOTAX; Family Caregiver Tax Credit; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB2863 |
|
156-26
|
HB2007 HD3 SD1
Taxation; Household and Dependent Care Services Tax Credit; Applicable Percentage; Employment-Related Expenses; Disallowance Period
RELATING TO THE HOUSEHOLD AND DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES TAX CREDIT.
Increases a taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that is used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit. Establishes certain disallowance periods following a final decision that a claim for the credit was due to fraud and that the claim was disallowed. Extends the sunset date of the temporary increase in maximum employment-related expenses that are used to calculate the household and dependent care services tax credit, established by Act 163, SLH 2023, to 6/30/2030. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB2683 |
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157-26
|
HB2160 HD1
Cigarette Tax; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund; Revenue; Disposition; Debt Services; Capital Expenditures; University of Hawaii Cancer Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANCER.
Repeals the requirement that a certain amount received from the cigarette tax on the wholesale price of each article or item of certain tobacco products deposited into the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund must be used for debt service of capital expenditures and building maintenance. Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
GARRETT, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HLT, HED, FIN |
SB2915 |
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158-26
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HB2343 HD1 SD1
Maui State Veterans Home; HHSC; Oahu Regional Health Care System; State Agency; Maui Affiliation; Transfer; Deadline
RELATING TO VETERANS.
Repeals the 6/30/2027 deadline by which the Maui State Veterans Home must be assimilated into a state agency having a Maui affiliation and instead requires the assimilation to be completed as soon as practicable. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
YAMASHITA, AMATO, MIYAKE, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB2545 |
|
159-26
|
HB2315 HD1 SD1
DOH; Vacation Payout Pilot Program; Home Purchases; Down Payment Assistance; Reports
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a vacation payout pilot program in which eligible Department of Health employees may defer unused vacation leave credits in favor of a pay out to provide home purchase down payment assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHS/LBT, WAM |
SB3135 |
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160-26
|
HB2505 HD1 SD1
Assisted Community Treatment; Petitions; Involuntary Hospitalization; Community Mental Health Outpatient Programs
RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.
Clarifies that community mental health outpatient programs that have agreed to provide mental health services to a defendant as part of an assisted community treatment order may prepare a certificate for assisted community treatment and provide the certificate to a defendant and may file an assisted community treatment petition with the Family Court. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
TAM, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, KAHALOA, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
HHS, JDC |
SB2917 |
|
161-26
|
HB1857 HD1
Health Care; Qualified Health Care Providers; Health Care Providers; Scope of Practice; Access to Health Care; Licensure; Certification; Education; Insurance; Professions and Vocations; Pain Patient's Bill of Rights; Uniform Probate Code; Children; Medical Care for Minors; Capacity Determinations; Child Protective Act; Penal Code
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
HLT, CPC, JHA |
SB2491 |
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162-26
|
HB469 HD2 SD2
DCAB; Disability Travel Placard; Disabled Persons Parking
RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit but does not have a valid special license plate, and provides proof of travel. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
GRANDINETTI, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, LA CHICA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, TODD |
HHS, JDC |
|
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163-26
|
HB1452 HD1
Birth Certificates; Vital Statistics; Birth Registrants; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
RELATING TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES.
Includes advanced practice registered nurses among the types of health care providers who can submit an affidavit for a new certificate of birth for certain birth registrants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to HHS, JDC. |
TAM, AMATO, BELATTI, IWAMOTO, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, Matayoshi |
HHS, JDC |
SB947 |
|
164-26
|
HB814 HD1
DOH; Youth Cannabis Use; Public Health and Informational Campaign; Community-based Organizations; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to develop and implement a public health and informational campaign and contract with community-based organizations to prevent substance misuse and treat substance use disorder among youth. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, GARRETT, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD |
HLT, FIN |
|
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165-26
|
HB1621 HD1
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission; Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program; Agriculture; Technical Assistance; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Conservation Agriculture and Soil Health Incentive Program within the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
LOWEN, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
AGR/EEP, FIN |
SB2110 |
|
166-26
|
HB1880 HD3
Pesticides; Telone; 1,3-Dichloropropene; Prohibited Use or Application
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Beginning 1/1/2030, prohibits the use or application of a pesticide containing 1,3-dichloropropene as an active ingredient, such as Telone. Effective 7/1/3001. (HD3) |
(S)
3/25/2026- The recommendation was not adopted. |
QUINLAN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
|
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167-26
|
HB1831 HD1
DAB; Non-Agricultural Park Lands; Compliance; Survey; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Authorizes and provides funding for the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, in coordination with relevant state agencies, to identify and, if legally permissible, resolve survey deficiencies and wastewater compliance issues on non-agricultural park lands. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to AEN/HHS, WAM. |
CHUN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MATSUMOTO, PERRUSO |
AEN/HHS, WAM |
|
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168-26
|
HB1572 HD2 SD1
DAB; Restorative Aquaculture Development Program; Demonstration Sites; Restorative Aquaculture Advisory Council; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to: (1) Establish a Restorative Aquaculture Development Program to reduce aquaculture permit processing time, support aquaculture infrastructure expansion, increase the aquaculture workforce, and pursue federal aquaculture grants; (2) Establish three pilot demonstration sites for restorative aquaculture; and (3) Convene a Restorative Aquaculture Advisory Council. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
PERRUSO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, SOUZA, TARNAS, Amato |
AEN/EDT, WAM |
SB2349 |
|
169-26
|
HB2119 HD1 SD1
DAB; Coffee Berry Borer; Coffee Leaf Rust; Pesticide Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COFFEE PEST CONTROL.
Temporarily reestablishes the Coffee Berry Borer and Coffee Leaf Rust Pesticide Subsidy Program and the program manager position, including the position's civil service and collective bargaining laws exemption. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the operation and implementation of the Pesticide Subsidy Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
AEN, WAM |
|
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170-26
|
HB2139 HD1 SD1
UH; Invasive Species; Queensland Longhorn Beetle; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to conduct a study on effective treatment methods to reduce populations of the Queensland Longhorn Beetle. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/6/2026- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
ILAGAN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI |
EDU, WAM |
|
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171-26
|
HB2459 HD2
Food and Product Innovation Network; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Food Safety; Regulatory Integration; Performance Indicators; Market Access; Branding Initiatives; Reports; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE FOOD AND PRODUCT INNOVATION NETWORK.
Requires the Food and Product Innovation Network to integrate a coordinated food safety and regulatory framework. Requires the Agribusiness Development Corporation to establish performance indicators for the Food and Product Innovation Network, develop a market access strategy, align and harmonize state branding initiatives, and report certain data to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDT/AEN, WAM. |
KAHALOA, CHUN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
SB3320 |
|
172-26
|
HB2194 HD2
Procurement; Lei; Benchmarks; Lei Materials; Labeling Requirements; Penalties
RELATING TO LEI.
Requires and establishes benchmarks for each state executive agency to ensure that a certain percentage of lei purchased by that executive agency consists of lei made entirely of natural objects and plant materials grown, harvested, and assembled in the State. Establishes labeling requirements for lei and lei materials. Requires the disclosure of the geographic origin for the plant materials and natural objects that comprise a lei or lei materials. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, POEPOE, REYES ODA |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
SB2781 |
|
173-26
|
HB2561 HD2
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Feral Chickens; Prohibition; Fines; Enforcement; Appropriation
RELATING TO FERAL ANIMALS.
Declares feral chickens on public lands as a public nuisance and controllable pest in a city with a population of three hundred thousand or more. Prohibits supporting feral chickens on public lands, including by feeding chickens. Prohibits the abandonment of chickens on public lands or on private property without consent. Establishes fines and authorized enforcing agencies. Appropriates funds for the receipt, handling, and humane disposition of feral chickens that have already been caught. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/20/2026- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
OLDS, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
AEN/WLA, WAM/JDC |
|
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174-26
|
HB2017 HD3 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Hawaiian Home Lands; Agricultural Investment Costs
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a nonrefundable income tax credit for certain agricultural investment costs incurred for agricultural activities conducted on Hawaiian home lands. Applies to costs incurred after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA |
AEN/HWN, WAM |
SB2887 |
|
175-26
|
HB1931 HD2 SD1
DAB; Advisory Committee on Plants and Animals; State Noxious Weed List; Annual Review; State Noxious Weed Coordinator
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a State Noxious Weed Coordinator position and updates the process for designating and managing noxious weeds. Allows public proposals to add, amend, or remove noxious weed designations. Requires notice and public reporting. Clarifies the authority of the Department and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Authorizes updates to the noxious weed list to be adopted by order and classifies noxious weeds into three categories. Strengthens enforcement and penalties. Updates departmental duties for noxious weed control and eradication. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
|
|
176-26
|
HB1700 HD1 SD1
Counties; Individuals with Disabilities; Access and Functional Needs; Housing Projects; Expedited Permits; Reports
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Includes housing projects for individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs as eligible projects to apply for expedited permits. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TODD |
EIG/HHS/HOU, JDC |
SB2270 |
|
177-26
|
HB1719 HD1
Manufactured Housing; Urban District; Residential Building Design Elements; Real Property
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes that manufactured homes are a permitted use by right on residentially zoned lots within the urban district. Limits the use of residential building design elements to deny or discourage otherwise code-compliant manufactured homes. Prohibits homeowners' associations and similar private governing bodies from enforcing covenants that actively or effectively prohibit otherwise lawful manufactured housing. Prohibits counties from requiring manufactured homes that comply with federal manufactured housing standards to also comply with the Hawaii State Building Code or a county building code. Specifies that a manufactured home is considered real property, requiring its transfer, conveyance, and mortgage to follow the same recording and enforcement requirements as other real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSG/WAL, CPC, JHA |
|
|
178-26
|
HB1726 HD1
Statewide Housing and Infrastructure Data Platform; Housing Development; Regional Infrastructure Investments; Fiscal Sustainability; Fiscal Impact Model; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with other state and county agencies, to study options for and coordinate the development of a shared statewide housing and infrastructure data platform to inform agency decision-making and state housing and infrastructure investments. Includes the development of a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of development and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
|
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179-26
|
HB1737 HD3 SD2
Agriculture; Agricultural Districts; Zoning; Farm Dwelling; Farm Employee Housing
RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
Clarifies the allowable uses within agricultural districts with respect to farm dwellings and farm employee housing. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
4/20/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 713). |
EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, Amato |
AEN/HOU, JDC |
SB2006 |
|
180-26
|
HB1742 HD3
Self-Contained Relocatable Housing; Construction; Occupation; Zoning; Manufactured Homes; Real Property
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Part I: Authorizes the construction and occupation of self-contained relocatable housing units, with certain restrictions. Part II: Specifies that a manufactured home is considered real property, requiring its transfer, conveyance, and mortgage to follow the same recording and enforcement requirements as other real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3) |
(S)
3/19/2026- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
EIG/HOU/WLA, CPN/JDC |
|
|
181-26
|
HB2049 HD3 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Conveyance Tax; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Infrastructure Funding; County-designated Transit-oriented Development; Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund; Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund; Special Land and Development Fund
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system for the sale of properties with residential use, adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis, and applies a cost-of-living adjustment to conveyance tax rates. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax revenues to the Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund, Special Land and Development Fund, and Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund. Establishes and appropriates funds out of the Hawaiian Home Lands Infrastructure and Housing Special Fund. Authorizes the Hawaii Agricultural Development Revolving Fund to be used to acquire land. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/6/2026- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
EVSLIN, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TARNAS, TODD |
WLA/HOU/HWN, WAM |
SB2700 |
|
182-26
|
HB2383 HD1
Workforce Development; Workforce Pell Grant Program; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO THE WORKFORCE PELL GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes a statewide framework for the implementation of the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program to provide financial aid for certain short-term workforce education and training programs. Establishes a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GARRETT |
LAB, HED, FIN |
SB3282 |
|
183-26
|
HB2116 HD2
Office of Community Services; Grants; Community Engagement; Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Appropriates funds to the Office of Community Services (OCS) to award grants to certain nonprofit organizations. Establishes an evaluation and selection committee to oversee the awarding of grants. Requires an applicant for a grant to provide certain documentation on activities that qualify for community engagement hours to qualify for the grant. Appropriates funds for positions in OCS and for the Department of the Attorney General to assist OCS in reviewing contracts and monitoring costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON, Belatti |
LBT, WAM |
SB2670 |
|
184-26
|
HB2446 HD1
DLIR; Wage and Hour Law; Community Wage Theft Enforcement Partnership Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WAGE AND HOUR LAW.
Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a Community Wage Theft Enforcement Partnership Program and enter into contracts or memoranda of agreements with community-based organizations to enhance outreach, referral, and recovery of stolen wages. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TEMPLO, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, KITAGAWA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
|
|
185-26
|
HB2249 HD1
DAGS; Public Works Division; Comptroller's Office; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPT POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Permanently exempts certain positions within the Public Works Division, Special Project Branch, and the Comptroller's Office from state civil service law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, FIN |
SB3069 |
|
186-26
|
HB2255 HD1
ATG; Forensic Analysts; Special Agents; Litigation Secretary; Litigation Assistant; Charities Administrator; Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission; Oversight Coordinator; Civil Service; Bargaining Units; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Permanently exempts specified positions of the Department of the Attorney General and its administratively attached Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission from civil service and for certain positions from collective bargaining. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB3075 |
|
187-26
|
HB2320 HD1
DLE; DLIR; State Fire Council
RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL.
Replaces the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations with the Department of Law Enforcement as the department responsible for budgeting administrative staffing for the State Fire Council. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAB, JHA, FIN |
SB3140 |
|
188-26
|
HB2360 HD2
DLIR; Family Leave; Medical Leave; Insurance Program; Benefits ($)
RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.
By 1/1/2029, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2030, requires the Department to begin receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program. Excludes paid family and medical leave benefits from income tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to LBT/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
SAYAMA, CHUN, GARRETT, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
LBT/CPN, WAM/JDC |
|
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189-26
|
HB2581 HD2 SD2
HIEMA; Emergency Management; Emergency Powers; Disasters; Emergencies; Hawaii Community Resilience Hub Program; Preparedness; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies the types of events that constitute disasters and emergencies for the purposes of emergency management. Establishes the Hawaii Community Resilience Hub Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to support the development of community-based resilience hubs across the State and leverage federal, philanthropic, and private-sector funding for disaster preparedness and climate resilience. Requires the Agency to identify locations on each island that can be used as state disaster response and mitigation hubs when a state of emergency is declared. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
POEPOE |
PSM, WAM |
|
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190-26
|
HB2443 HD1 SD1
Disaster Services; HIEMA; Emergency Preparedness; Emergency Communications; Limited English Proficiency; Language Access; Official Announcements; American Sign Language; Sign Language Interpreter; Program; Reports; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES.
Integrates the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Establishes a Disability Integration Specialist position, to be located in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, who shall provide programming support for disability community projects that promote accessibility, inclusion, and equity in disaster management. 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 14-day essential supplies recommendation. 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 the Governor or mayor of a county to provide a standardized pool feed that includes the American Sign Language interpreter in a picture‑in‑picture window not less than one quarter the size of the primary video and not blocked or covered by captions, graphics, or other on-screen tax. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
PSM/HHS, WAM |
|
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191-26
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HB1531 HD2
Emergency; Official Announcements; Broadcast Media; American Sign Language; Sign Language Interpreter
RELATING TO EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Requires the Governor or mayor of a county, during a state of emergency, to provide an American Sign Language interpreter at each live broadcast press conference. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide a primary pool feed for any live official announcement that includes an American Sign Language interpreter in a picture-in-picture window, and does not require broadcasters that rebroadcast the official announcement to independently generate or insert this accessibility feature. Requires, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KONG |
PSM, WAM |
SB2121 |
|
192-26
|
HB2622 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Limited English Proficiency; Language Access; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to increase access to bilingual resources and services for residents with limited English proficiency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
HUSSEY, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
PSM, WAM |
SB3239 |
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193-26
|
HB9 HD1
Hawaii; Purple Heart State
DESIGNATING HAWAII AS A PURPLE HEART STATE.
Designates Hawaii as a Purple Heart State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to PSM/WLA. |
KONG |
PSM/WLA |
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194-26
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HB2290 HD1
DOD; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Administrator; Deputy Director; Commission on Salaries
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Establishes the Administrator of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management within the Department of Defense, under the direction of the Adjutant General. Clarifies the position's reporting structure and duties. Requires the Commission on Salaries, pursuant to section 26-56, HRS, to include the Deputy Director of Emergency Management in its recommendations for executive branch salary levels. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
SB3109 |
|
195-26
|
HB2291 HD1
Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Program; Civil-Military Program; Nā Kula Alakaʻi; Civil Service; Collective Bargaining; Exemption
RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD.
Clarifies that employees of the Hawaii National Guard youth and adult educational programs are excluded from collective bargaining. Renames the "Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Program" to the "Hawaii National Guard Civil-Military Program" and codifies its Hawaiian name, "Nā Kula Alakaʻi". Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
SB3110 |
|
196-26
|
HB2235 HD2
DBEDT; Military and Community Relations Office; Intergovernmental Coordination; Defense-related Workforce Development; Advanced Manufacturing and Sustainment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE MILITARY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the Military and Community Relations Office to strengthen intergovernmental coordination for military and defense activities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
BELATTI, AMATO, KONG, MARTEN, SHIMIZU, TAM |
PBS, ECD, FIN |
|
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197-26
|
HB2263 HD1
CSC; State Procurement Office; State and County Contractors; State and County Grantees; Officers of Contractors and Grantees; Third-Party Payment Processor Website Contributions; Prohibited Contributions; Appropriation
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.
Requires disclosure of the names of compensated officers of state and county contractors and grantees. Prohibits the compensated officers of certain state and county contractors and grantees from making, promising, or soliciting certain campaign contributions for the duration of the contract or grant. Provides that, for contributions received through a third-party payment processor website, whether received by check or directly deposited to the candidate or noncandidate committee, the date the contributor executes the transaction on the third-party payment processor website shall be deemed the date of receipt and the date of acceptance for campaign finance reporting and compliance requirements. Clarifies that monetary contributions and other campaign funds shall be deposited within 14 days of their physical receipt in a depository institution. Requires unlawful contributions to be returned to the contributor within 30 calendar days of receipt or escheat to the Hawaii Election Campaign Fund. Clarifies that where a violation of the prohibition against contributions and expenditures by lobbyists during legislative session occurs because of the acceptance or agreement to accept a prohibited contribution, and the contribution is by check, the date of violation shall be the date of the receipt of the check and not the date of deposit. Appropriates moneys. (SD3) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
SB3082 |
|
198-26
|
HB2498 HD2 SD1
Central Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Care Homes; Structural and Operational Resilience Improvements; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to establish a Central Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program to assist eligible care home facilities to implement structural and operational resilience improvements. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2055. Sunsets on 6/30/2031. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
CHUN, HARTSFIELD, KAHALOA, KILA, MIYAKE, POEPOE |
PSM, WAM |
SB3236 |
|
199-26
|
HB1579 HD2
Light Pollution; Outdoor Light Fixtures
RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.
Beginning 7/1/2027, establishes outdoor light fixture requirements throughout the State. Provides certain exemptions for Department of Education facilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
TARNAS, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
SB2987 |
|
200-26
|
HB1728 HD1 SD1
DOH; Rainwater Catchment Systems
RELATING TO RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health to allow for the installation and operation of rainwater catchment systems for potable and nonpotable uses on all properties. Requires the Department of Health to regulate and enforce standards for the use of rainwater catchment systems. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(H)
4/20/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 713). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
EIG/WLA, JDC |
|
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201-26
|
HB1900 HD1
Statute of Repose; Building Code; Contractor Repair Act; Inspection; Repair; Rejection of Claims; Limitations on Recovery
RELATING TO REMEDIES.
Prohibits actions based on a building code violation unless the violation was a material violation of the building code. Specifies that claimants must comply with the Contractor Repair Act and bars persons from joining a class action for failure to comply with the Contractor Repair Act. Repeals the requirement that inspections and testing be completed within nine months. Deletes duplicative language for when persons may accept a settlement offer. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. (HD1) |
(H)
2/11/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA |
|
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202-26
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HB2391 HD1
General Excise Tax; Tax Holiday; School Supplies
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a general excise tax holiday on school supplies. Requires businesses to pass the savings from the general excise tax holiday to consumers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU/CPN, WAM. |
ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, HUSSEY, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, SHIMIZU, Kila |
EDU/CPN, WAM |
|
|
203-26
|
HB2294 HD2
Public Schools; DOE; Land Transfer
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.
Amends Act 307, SLH 2022, to revise tax map key numbers and the conveyance process by which identified properties are to be conveyed to the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU/WLA, WAM. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/WLA, WAM |
SB3113 |
|
204-26
|
HB2374 HD1
DOE; DLNR; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Shade and Fruit Tree Program
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, to establish the Shade and Fruit Tree Program to support educational activities and encourage propagation of native shade trees and fruit trees for planting in Department of Education schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
EDN, WAL, FIN |
|
|
205-26
|
HB1997 HD2
DOE; IDEA; IEP; Section 504 Plans; Students with Disabilities; Emergency Situations; Evacuation Plans
RELATING TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
Authorizes the inclusion of provisions addressing individualized accommodations and supports during emergency situations and evacuations in individualized education programs and section 504 plans for students with disabilities. Requires support and guidance from the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
TAKENOUCHI, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
EDN, PBS, JHA |
SB2846 |
|
206-26
|
HB2147 HD2
Constitutional Amendment; Public Education; Residential Investment Property Surcharge (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the counties' exclusive power to tax real property, and to authorize the Legislature to establish a state surcharge on real property taxes levied by the counties on certain residential investment properties, for the purpose of helping to fund public education for all of Hawaii's children and adults. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KUSCH, LOWEN, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC |
SB2464 |
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207-26
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HB2185 HD1
DOE Sports Officials; Assault; Private Counsel; Temporary Restraining Order
RELATING TO SPORTS OFFICIALS.
Authorizes the Department of Education to retain private counsel to represent a sports official in certain civil proceedings to obtain a temporary restraining order in response to incidences where the sports official has been assaulted or threatened in the course of legally discharging their sports official duties. Includes substantial bodily injury of a sports official engaged in the lawful discharge of the sports official's duties in the offense of assault in the first degree. Clarifies that a sports official includes a school administrator, league administrator, or athletics director. Clarifies that a sports official's duties cover sports events at public schools and private schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
SB2900 |
|
208-26
|
HB1641 HD2
High-speed Electric Device; Lease; Rent; Sale; Operation; Prohibitions
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits the lease or rental of a high-speed electric device. Prohibits the sale or offer for sale of a high-speed electric device, under certain conditions. Prohibits the operation of a high-speed electric device in certain situations. Establishes penalties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAM |
TRN, CPC, JHA |
|
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209-26
|
HB2195 HD1
DOT; TAT; Cruise Ships; Passenger Head Infrastructure Fee; Cruise Ship Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to assess a per passenger head infrastructure fee against cruise ships docking in the State's commercial harbors. Establishes the Cruise Ship Special Fund. Repeals existing law imposing the Transient Accommodations Tax on cruise ships, effective retroactive to 1/1/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to TRS/EDT, WAM/JDC. |
KILA, EVSLIN, MIYAKE |
TRS/EDT, WAM/JDC |
SB2698 |
|
210-26
|
HB2023 HD2 SD1
DOT; Judiciary; Active Intelligent Speed Assistance Systems; Penal Code; Traffic Offenses
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to administer a statewide program for certification of active intelligent speed assistance systems and select a vendor for the installation and maintenance of systems. Limits the civil liability of motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for active intelligent speed assistance systems. Makes circumventing or tampering with an active intelligent speed assistance system a misdemeanor. Allows the Judiciary to impose the installation of active intelligent speed assistance systems as an additional penalty and as part of a license suspension or revocation for repeat offenders of certain traffic violations. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
KILA, CHUN, GRANDINETTI |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
SB2696 |
|
211-26
|
HB2031 HD2 SD1
DOT; DLE; Administrative Hearings Division; Administrative Hearings; Transportation Network Companies; Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems; Speed Enforcement Systems; Commercial Driver's Licenses
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes the Administrative Hearings Division within the Department of Transportation and transfers certain administrative hearing powers to the Division, including matters related to transportation network company permit appeals, automated red light camera and speed enforcement traffic citations, and commercial driver's license appeals. Specifies that a person aggrieved by an administrative decision related to red light camera and speed enforcement traffic citations may petition for judicial review. Allows authorized employees of the Department of Law Enforcement to review images produced by the automated red light camera and speed enforcement systems. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KILA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
|
|
212-26
|
HB2033 HD2 SD2
Transportation; DOT; Sellers; Licensed Dealers; Front Number Plate; Mounting Device; Traffic Code; Racing; Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program; High-risk Locations; Highway Safety; Counties; Inspections; Registration; School Bus Infraction Detection System; School Bus; Passing; Overtaking; Cameras; Installation; Penalty; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
PART I: Requires motor vehicles to have front number plate mounting brackets or devices and for sellers, licensed dealers, or owners to securely affix number plates to the vehicles. PART II: Amends the Traffic Code relating to street racing. PART III: Expands the Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program to high-risk locations of state or county highways as determined by the Department of Transportation, under certain conditions. Appropriates moneys. PART IV: Authorizes the installation of a school bus infraction detection system on the exterior of a school bus. Establishes strict liability and the process for issuing summons or citations for drivers shown by the system to be in violation of certain school bus laws. Clarifies the liability of drivers near a school bus that is actively monitored by a school bus infraction detection system. Appropriates moneys. PART V: Specifies that the Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Safety Office shall administer the Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems Program Special Fund and Automated Speed Enforcement Systems Program Special Fund. PART VI: Clarifies language relating to photo red light enforcement, automated speed enforcement, and penalty provisions. PART VII: Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules allowing for mobile vehicle safety inspections of passenger cars. Effective 7/1/3000; provided that part IV, except the rule-making directive and appropriation, effective 7/1/2028. (SD2) |
(S)
4/14/2026- Recommitted to WAM/JDC. |
KILA, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
TRS/EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC |
|
|
213-26
|
HB1937 HD1
General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Rental Motor Vehicles; Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund
RELATING TO TAXES.
Excludes the sale of a motor vehicle to a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle as a sale at wholesale. Imposes the maximum allowable excise tax on the use of tangible personal property in the State for the importation or purchase of a motor vehicle by a lessor of rental motor vehicles for use as a rental motor vehicle. Establishes a Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund to pay a temporary hazard pay bonus to certain eligible teachers. Beginning 7/1/2026 until 7/1/2030, deposits the additional tax revenue generated by this Act into the Teacher Temporary Hazard Pay Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 7/1/2030. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (5) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
TAM, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
TRN, EDN, FIN |
SB2394 |
|
214-26
|
HB2586 HD2
DOTAX; DHHL; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Rental Motor Vehicles; Position; Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies and requires the revenue to be deposited into the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Establishes the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Appropriates funds for a position in the Department of Taxation. Appropriates funds out of the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Gedeon, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (6) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
KILA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, POEPOE |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
SB2784 |
|
215-26
|
HB2575 HD1
DOTAX; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Rental Motor Vehicles; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies. Appropriates funds for a position in the Department of Taxation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, GARRETT, KAHALOA, KILA, POEPOE |
CPN/EDT, WAM |
SB2594 |
|
216-26
|
HB2030 HD2
DOT; Clean Vehicle; Rebate; Environment; Special Fund; General Excise Tax; DOTAX ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION AFFORDABILITY.
Requires the Department of Transportation to establish a clean vehicle rebate program to provide rebates for the purchase or lease of new and used zero-emission vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Establishes the clean vehicle special fund. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a transportation affordability and energy security tax. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/24/2026- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
KILA, CHUN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAM, TEMPLO |
TRS, WAM |
SB2691 |
|
217-26
|
HB2115 HD1 SD1
Community-Based Organizations; Program Costs; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to issue supplemental contracts to community-based organizations to address increases in costs related to labor, insurance, utilities, rent, and gas. For any multi-year contracts entered into or renewed beginning in fiscal year 2027-2028, requires the Department of Human Services to issue a Request for Information to determine whether any existing contract remains fiscally sound and thereafter determine, with the consent of the contractor, whether a new request for proposals should be issued. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
NAKAMURA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
SB2668 |
|
218-26
|
HB2233 HD1
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience; Department of Health; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience and the Department of Health to continue their implementation of the Hawaii Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program–Education Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
IWAMOTO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, MARTEN, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
SB3257 |
|
219-26
|
HB1801 HD1 SD1
DHS; Child Welfare Services; Domestic Violence; Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more organizations specializing in domestic violence to provide training and on-site staff in Child Welfare Services Branch offices to support all aspects of screening for and addressing domestic violence within a case. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
MARTEN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, Iwamoto |
HHS, WAM |
SB2898 |
|
220-26
|
HB1546 HD1 SD2
DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Medicaid; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Portability; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Establishes a 3-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to assist individuals who have lost Medicaid health insurance coverage and lack access to other health insurance options. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to issue premium subsidies in certain circumstances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
CPN, WAM |
SB2087 |
|
221-26
|
HB2132 HD1
Elections; Automatic Voter Registration; Opt-In; Motor Vehicle Permits and Licenses; Identification Cards
RELATING TO VOTING.
Authorizes state agencies to implement automatic voter registration if designated by the Office of Elections. Requires eligible applicants for instruction permits, provisional licenses, driver's licenses, and identification cards to be automatically registered or preregistered to vote unless the applicant opts out. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
BELATTI, COCHRAN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, KAPELA, KUSCH, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HSH, JHA, FIN |
SB2831 |
|
222-26
|
HB2102 HD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Historic Preservation Review; Exclusions
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Clarifies and expands the types of proposed projects for privately-owned residential properties that are subject to historic review. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, WAL, JHA |
SB2536 |
|
223-26
|
HB2356 HD1
Offender Reentry; Employment; Certificates; Security Clearance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY.
Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide a certificate of rehabilitation to offenders who have satisfied all sentencing and post-release requirements. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to work with government and private stakeholders to conduct public education regarding the certificates. Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to work with state agencies to increase offenders' eligibility for security clearance in post-release employment with the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAB with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
MURAOKA, ALCOS, BELATTI, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
|
|
224-26
|
HB2457 HD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Emergency Preparedness; Community Resilience Hubs Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
Establishes the Community Resilience Hubs Pilot Program within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Re-referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 14 |
BELATTI, KAPELA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
PBS, FIN |
|
|
225-26
|
HB2292 HD2
HIEMA; Special Project Positions; Civil Service; Exemption
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Authorizes the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to convert temporary special project positions created for Federal Emergency Management Agency funded disaster recovery operations into permanent positions exempt from civil service, subject to certain limitations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
PBS, LAB, FIN |
SB3111 |
|
226-26
|
HB2554 HD2
Office of the Governor; State Search and Rescue Coordinator; Pilot Program; Counties; Federal Agencies; Private and Nonprofit Organizations; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Temporarily establishes, within the Office of the Governor, the Office of the State Search and Rescue Coordinator to review, assess, coordinate, prepare, and manage plans and resources for search and rescue operations statewide. Repeals on 6/30/2031. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
COCHRAN, PERRUSO, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
PBS, JHA, FIN |
|
|
227-26
|
HB676 HD1
PUC; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; Communication Services; Correctional Facilities; Hawaii Youth Correctional Facilities; Report; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH AND ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Requires the State's youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free and accessible voice communication services for incarcerated persons in state correctional facilities. Prohibits any state agency from deriving revenue or financial benefit from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
BELATTI, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WARD |
PBS/HSH, CPC, FIN |
SB782 |
|
228-26
|
HB1528 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Judges; Mandatory Retirement Age (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO INCREASE THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FOR STATE JUSTICES AND JUDGES.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from seventy to seventy‑five years of age. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
GARRETT, TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
SB2152 |
|
229-26
|
HB2061 HD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; DLE; Firearms; Buyback; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to support the State's Gun Buyback Program, including at least two gun buyback events in each county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Kila, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and none excused (0). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
SB2503 |
|
230-26
|
HB2094 HD1 SD1
Judiciary Package; Jury Duty; Juror and Prospective Juror Compensation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO JURY DUTY.
Increases the amount each juror or prospective juror is paid for each day of actual attendance at court. Appropriates funds. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2571 |
|
231-26
|
HB2095 HD2 SD2
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Budget; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates supplemental funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2025 and ending 6/30/2027. (SD2) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-22-26 2:00PM in conference room 325. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
SB2570 |
|
232-26
|
HB2181 HD1
Judiciary; Court Appearances; Automated Reminder System; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Beginning 7/1/2027, requires the Judiciary to develop, implement, and administer an automated court appearance reminder system that generates text message or electronic mail notifications for upcoming court appearances in certain types of cases. Requires persons making an arrest or issuing a citation to obtain, to the extent practicable, the offender's mobile telephone number and electronic mail address. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to JDC/PSM, WAM. |
REYES ODA, COCHRAN, GARCIA, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, TAKENOUCHI |
JDC/PSM, WAM |
|
|
233-26
|
HB2369 HD1
Judiciary; Community-Based Organizations; Contract for Services; Access to Justice; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS BY THE JUDICIARY.
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Judiciary in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation. Appropriates funds to the Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling the Judiciary's statutory mandate to individuals, families, and communities in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, BELATTI, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, MARTEN, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS |
JHA, FIN |
SB2442 |
|
234-26
|
HB2578 HD1 SD1
General Excise Tax; Personal Liability; Due Process; Appeals
RELATING TO DUE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR TAX.
Provides that a determination of personal liability for another person's unpaid general excise taxes is an assessment subject to the due process procedures and appeals available for other assessments. Effective 1/1/2027. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKENOUCHI |
JDC, WAM |
|
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235-26
|
HB2493 HD2
AG; DCR; DAGS; Wrongful Conviction and Imprisonment; Compensation; Annual Report
RELATING TO WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT.
Establishes the procedure that a circuit court shall follow upon the reversal or vacation of an individual's judgment of conviction on grounds consistent with innocence, and where the charges were dismissed. Requires the State to pay advance compensation to any petitioner who was convicted in a court of the State, imprisoned for at least one year, and whose judgment of conviction was reversed or vacated, or was pardoned, on grounds consistent with innocence. Requires the Comptroller to issue a warrant for payment of advance compensation to a petitioner. Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, to contract with a community-based agency to assign a case manager to a petitioner upon the petitioner's release. Requires the State to provide medical coverage to a person for a certain duration upon the reversal or vacation of the person's judgment of conviction on grounds consistent with innocence and where the charges were dismissed. Provides that the Judiciary and Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall retain jurisdiction over the person for the purposes of effectuating this process. Authorizes the State to seek reimbursement from the applicable county for any losses incurred by the State pursuant to this process. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Clarifies eligibility to seek compensation for individuals whose judgment of conviction was reversed or vacated, or who were pardoned, on grounds consistent with innocence, and where the charges were dismissed. Shifts the burden of proof to the State to prove by a preponderance of evidence that the reversal or vacation of the judgment of conviction for a petitioner, or the pardoning of the petitioner, was inconsistent with innocence. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
TARNAS |
JHA, PBS, FIN |
SB3294 |
|
236-26
|
HB1642 HD1 SD1
Consumer Protection; Digital Financial Assets; Virtual Currencies; Kiosks; Limits; Purchases
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
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; hold new customer transactions for a period of at least forty-eight hours; 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
MATAYOSHI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
|
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237-26
|
HB1991 HD2
Liquor Tax; Taxation; Alcohol By Volume; Small Craft Producer Pub Licensees
RELATING TO THE LIQUOR TAX.
Replaces the defined liquor categories subject to the liquor tax with alcohol-by-volume categories, but with a separate rate for beer manufactured by a small craft producer pub licensee. Adjusts the liquor tax rates for inflation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, EVSLIN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Amato |
EDT/CPN, WAM |
|
|
238-26
|
HB1652 HD1
Stormwater Management Systems; Agricultural Infrastructure; Low-Risk Green Stormwater Infrastructure; Counties
RELATING TO STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
Exempts agricultural infrastructure and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure from regulations covering retention ponds. Defines agricultural infrastructure and low-risk green stormwater infrastructure. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/25/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
HASHEM |
WAL, FIN |
|
|
239-26
|
HB2104 HD2 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Historic Preservation; Island Burial Councils
RELATING TO ISLAND BURIAL COUNCILS.
Extends the time to fill vacancies that occur during an Island Burial Council member's term. Provides per diem compensation in the form of a stipend for Island Burial Council members representing geographic regions. Adjusts the Island Burial Councils' quorum for business to be a majority of the appointed council members, but no fewer than three members. Effective 9/9/2129. (SD1) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
SB2538 |
|
240-26
|
HB2593 HD1
Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority; Existing Leases and Subleases; Extension
RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
Authorizes the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to an additional ten-year term. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC. |
KUSCH, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, LOWEN, TARNAS |
WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC |
SB3310 |
|
241-26
|
HB1553 HD1 SD1
Habitat Conservation Plans; Emergency Medical and Rehabilitation Services Agreement
RELATING TO HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANS.
Requires any existing habitat conservation plan that does not include an agreement for emergency medical and rehabilitation services for affected native wildlife to be amended to include the services in the agreement. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, SOUZA, TAM |
WLA/AEN, JDC |
SB2988 |
|
242-26
|
HB1823 HD2 SD2
Coastal Zone Management Act; Special Management Areas; Permitting; Requirements; Development; Excluded Activities; Public Infrastructure Improvement Projects; Exemption; Lahaina; Maui Wildfires
RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.
Amends the definition of "development," as it pertains to coastal zone management, to exclude any state- or county-funded infrastructure improvement project that is exempted from an environmental assessment or determined as a finding of no significant impact under chapter 343, HRS. Applies only to zones established in Lahaina in the aftermath of the 2023 Maui wildfires that have been designated for reentry by the State or County of Maui as of January 1, 2026, excluding lands owned by or under the control of the State or County of Maui. Effective 7/1/2050. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
HASHEM |
WLA, JDC |
|
|
243-26
|
HB1918 HD1 SD1
Conveyance Tax; Controlling Interest Transfer
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Imposes conveyance tax on the transfer of a controlling interest of an entity with an interest in real property. Stipulates that the imposition of the conveyance tax on transfers of entity ownership shall not apply to any transfer of interest or acquisition between entities wholly owned by the same common ownership that results in no change in the beneficial ownership. Imposes the conveyance tax on certain transfers of real property at the lowest tax rate. Imposes liability on the transferee in the event that the transferor of the controlling interest does not pay the tax due. Effective 1/1/3028. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HOLT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TARNAS |
WLA, WAM |
|
|
244-26
|
HB1860 HD2 SD1
State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Designation; Funding; Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
Designates the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra as the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Exempts state funds received by the State of Hawaii Symphony Orchestra from chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
QUINLAN |
WLA, WAM |
SB2603 |
|
245-26
|
HB2604 HD2
Performing Arts Ticket Surcharge; Performing Arts Grants Special Fund
RELATING TO PERFORMING ARTS.
Establishes a performing arts ticket surcharge on the primary ticket sale price for certain performing arts events held in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/23/2026- The committee on WLA deferred the measure. |
KAPELA, BELATTI, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, Kila |
EDT/WLA, CPN/WAM |
SB3330 |
|
246-26
|
HB2605 HD1
Arts and Health; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Specialized Arts Programs; Therapeutic Arts Interventions; Underserved and Neurodiverse Populations; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
Establishes a position within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to support implementation and coordination of specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved and neurodiverse populations. Appropriates funds for the position, programs, and interventions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAM |
CAA, FIN |
|
|
247-26
|
HB2001 HD2 SD1
Love My Library Day; Observed Day
RELATING TO LOVE MY LIBRARY DAY.
Designates the first Friday in February of each year as "Love My Library Day" in the State. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
TAKENOUCHI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON |
WLA |
SB2147 |
|
248-26
|
HB2437 HD1 SD1
Arts Education; Artists in the Schools Program; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTS EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for the Artists in the Schools Program. Effective 1/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA |
WLA/EDU, WAM |
|
|
249-26
|
HB1947 HD1
Office of Tourism; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Repeal; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Repeals the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Establishes the Office of Tourism within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/19/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TAM, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, MARTEN |
TOU/WAL, JHA, FIN |
|
|
250-26
|
HB2384 HD2
UH; Student-Athletes; Compensation; NIL; Policies; Protections; Educational Support; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STUDENT-ATHLETE COMPENSATION.
Affirms student-athletes' rights to engage in name, image, and likeness activities for compensation. Requires the University of Hawaii to adopt policies governing institutional name, image, and likeness agreements and other aspects of name, image, and likeness activity consistent with federal law, rules by an intercollegiate athletics governing body such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Title IX. Establishes certain transparency and accountability requirements in the administration of institutional name, image, and likeness activities. Provides protections and educational support for student-athletes who enter into name, image, and likeness agreements. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM/CPN. |
GARRETT, ALCOS, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA |
EDU, WAM/CPN |
|
|
251-26
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HB2473 HD2
OPSD; Hawaii State Planning Act; Hawaiian Sense of Place Recognition Act
RELATING TO THE RECOGNITION OF A HAWAIIAN SENSE OF PLACE.
Establishes the Hawaiian Sense of Place Recognition Act. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop educational and outreach programs to promote understanding of the Hawaiian sense of place among residents, visitors, and public employees. Requires state agencies to incorporate Hawaiian sense of place principles into land planning, management, and state construction projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD/LAB, JHA, FIN |
|
|
252-26
|
HB2140 HD2
Counties; Permit Processing; Differential Payments; Salaries; Pilot Program; Reports
RELATING TO ESSENTIAL PERMITTING POSITIONS.
Establishes a four-year pilot program to improve the speed, accountability, and quality of permit processing through targeted staffing, performance incentives, and interdepartmental competition within participating counties. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TEMPLO |
EIG, WAM |
SB2671 |
|
253-26
|
HB1458 HD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund; Corporate Income Tax; Advertising; Major Social Media Platforms; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXATION OF ADVERTISING REVENUE BY MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.
Establishes the Broadband and Digital Equity Special Fund to receive revenues earned by major social media platforms to fund initiatives expanding broadband access and local journalism initiatives. Directs the Department of Taxation to apply the state corporate income tax to advertising revenue earned by major social media platforms if the revenue is derived from content created within the State or from audiences located in the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
HUSSEY |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
|
|
254-26
|
HB2603 HD1
DBEDT; DOT; Permits; Facilitated Application Process; Digital Portal ($)
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process to obtain a permit and requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish certain resources and processes to help streamline permit applications. Authorizes the Department of Transportation to select projects to participate in the facilitated application process. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAM, AMATO, GEDEON, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
ECD, WAL, FIN |
|
|
255-26
|
HB2411 HD1 SD1
DBEDT; Hawaii Employer-Led Sector Partnerships Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Establishes and appropriates funds into and out of the Hawaii Employer-Led Sector Partnerships Special Fund. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to coordinate its sector partnership activities with the Workforce Development Council. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN |
EDT, WAM |
|
|
256-26
|
HB1611 HD1
General Excise Tax; Groceries: Nonprescription Drugs; Reduced Rate; Exemptions; Wholesale; County Surcharge
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a yearly reduction in the general excise tax rate on groceries and nonprescription drugs on a tiered schedule until 1/1/2034, when a full general excise tax exemption applies. Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the counties from imposing a county surcharge on groceries and nonprescription drugs. Beginning 1/1/2028, provides a general excise tax exemption on the wholesale sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, SHIMIZU, TAM, TARNAS |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
|
|
257-26
|
HB2138 HD1
DBEDT; Hilo-Kona Transportation Pilot Program
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a Hilo-Kona transportation pilot program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study, plan, evaluate, implement, and trial transportation routes and services connecting Hilo and Kona. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2026- Re-Referred to EDT/TRS, WAM. |
ILAGAN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, SOUZA, Reyes Oda |
EDT/TRS, WAM |
|
|
258-26
|
HB2141 HD2
Enterprise Zones; University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine; University of Hawaii Cancer Center; Affiliated Collaborators
RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.
Increases the number of enterprise zones that may be nominated by each county. Authorizes enterprise zone designation for census tracts that contain the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine and the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Allow businesses not established in an enterprise zone to qualify for enterprise zone benefits; provided that they have entered into a binding collaboration or contract with a business that is established in the census tract that contains the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine or the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
3/2/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
ILAGAN, GARCIA, GEDEON, ICHIYAMA, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO |
ECD, HED, FIN |
SB2816 |
|
259-26
|
HB2284 HD1
DHS; PUC; Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program within the Department of Human Services to assist qualifying households in paying their energy bills. Requires the Public Utilities Commission Public Benefits Fee Administrator to provide certain information and assistance to recipients of the program. Appropriates funds to implement the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/20/2026- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP/HSH, CPC, FIN |
SB3103 |
|
260-26
|
HB1568 HD1
Liquefied Natural Gas; Cost Approval; Infrastructure; Purchase Agreements; Public Utilities Commission; Department of Health
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving costs of infrastructure, operations and maintenance, fuel, or other costs relating to supplying and using liquefied natural gas unless certain conditions are met. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to consider the effect of fossil fuels on renewable energy, stranded investment risks and costs, and costs and risks of reliance on a single fuel supply or monopoly supplier when making determinations of the reasonableness of the costs pertaining to electric or gas utility system capital improvements and operations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Gedeon, Kila, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Reyes Oda, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and none excused (0). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
|
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261-26
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HB1924 HD1
Mattress Stewardship Working Group; Mattresses; Box Springs; Mattress Foundations; DOH; Collection; Recycling ($)
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Establishes a mattress stewardship working group within the Department of Health to develop a program to ensure the collection, reuse, and recycling of mattresses, box springs, and mattress foundations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, SOUZA |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2476 |
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262-26
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HB1928 HD1
Recycling; Deposit Beverage Containers; Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Violations
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING.
Repeals the Deposit Beverage Container Program and replaces it with the Recycling Refund Producer Responsibility Organization Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LOWEN, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, LA CHICA, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TODD, WOODSON, Amato |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
SB2474 |
|
263-26
|
HB2570 HD1
DBEDT; DOH; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; Licensing; Operators; Suppliers; General Excise Tax; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund ($)
RELATING TO SPORTS WAGERING.
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to perform criminal history record checks on applicants and licensees relating to sports wagering. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/12/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA/CPC with Representative(s) Chun, Souza, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Belatti, Cochran, Garcia, Garrett, Gedeon, Grandinetti, Hussey, Kapela, Kila, Lowen, Marten, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Perruso, Pierick, Reyes Oda, Shimizu, Takayama, Templo voting no (20) and none excused (0). |
HOLT, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, MORIKAWA, OLDS |
ECD, JHA/CPC, FIN |
SB3303 |
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264-26
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HB2198 HD2
Hawaii Penal Code; Gambling; Prediction Markets
RELATING TO PREDICTION MARKETS.
Amends the definition of "gambling" to include predictive markets involving the purchase, sale, or financial speculation of securities, commodities, or other similar financial products on the outcome or future contingent event related to catastrophe, contests, death, legislation, national security, people, politics, and sports. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to CPN/EDT, JDC/WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, AMATO, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
CPN/EDT, JDC/WAM |
|
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265-26
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HB2021 HD2 SD2
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. Requires all public schools in the State to prohibit high-speed electric devices on public school campuses. Prohibits electric bicycles on elementary and middle or intermediate school campuses. Authorizes public high schools to require county registration and decals for any electric bicycle brought onto its premises and deny entry or require parent retrieval for an unregistered electric bicycle. Establishes labeling and signage requirements for electric bicycles. Prohibits the operation of a moped or electric motorcycle in certain locations. Amends the definition of "bicycle" for purposes of county vehicular taxes. Defines "electric bicycle" in place of "low-speed electric bicycle". Authorizes the seizure of non-road-legal, nonconforming electric bicycles and high-speed electric devices. Defines "electric micro-mobility device" and requires the same regulations as electric foot scooters. Prohibits a person under the age of sixteen from operating a class 2 or class 3 electric bicycle without direct supervision. Authorizes a person to ride an electric bicycle on a sidewalk under certain circumstances. Prohibits a person from operating a bicycle or electric foot scooter under the age of eighteen without a helmet. Repeals the requirement that moped drivers use bicycle lanes. Substitutes the term "motor scooter" with the term "motor-driven cycle". Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Senate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Wakai, Rhoads Co-Chairs. |
KILA, ALCOS, CHUN, GARRETT, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
TRS/EIG, JDC |
|
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266-26
|
HB1881 HD1 SD2
Land Use; Passenger Ropeways; Prohibition; Exemption
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Prohibits passenger ropeways on public property in all land use districts, with an exemption for a government entity or official government government-recognized corporation or nonprofit organization, subject to legislative approval. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
QUINLAN, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE |
WLA, JDC |
|
|
267-26
|
HB1964 HD2 SD1
State Building Code Council; Counties; Annual Training; Building Codes; Permitting Agency Employees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the State Building Code Council to provide annual training to state and county permitting agency employees. Appropriates funds for the training, subject to a matching requirement from the counties. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
PSM/EIG, WAM |
SB2910 |
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268-26
|
HB1990 HD2 SD2
Counties; Bureau of Conveyances; Residential Real Property; Zoning Violations; Penalties; Fines; Liens; Foreclosure
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY.
Establishes penalties, including fines and liens, for an owner of residential real property's failure to remediate zoning violations. Requires, under certain conditions, county planning or permitting agencies to record the notice of violation as a lien on the property with the Bureau of Conveyances. Requires referral to the applicable county corporation counsel for foreclosure, subject to certain conditions, if the owner fails to satisfy certain conditions. Requires the applicable district or circuit court to hold a de novo review of penalties assessed for unaddressed residential real property zoning violations, including foreclosure, upon appeal by the affected residential real property owner. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/14/2026- Recommitted to JDC/WAM. |
MATAYOSHI, GRANDINETTI, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD, WOODSON |
WLA/EIG, JDC/WAM |
|
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269-26
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HB2151 HD2
State Building Codes; County Building Codes; Hempcrete
RELATING TO BUILDING MATERIALS.
Specifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of hempcrete as a non-structural building material. Authorizes building officials to approve hempcrete construction that meets applicable safety and performance standards. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM. |
KAHALOA, AMATO, COCHRAN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HOLT, HUSSEY, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM |
PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM |
|
|
270-26
|
HB2599 HD1 SD1
DLNR; DAR; Aquatic Life; Herbivores; Coral-Reef Resilience; Reports
RELATING TO AQUATIC PROTECTION.
Requires the Division of Aquatic Resources of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to: manage the aquatic life and aquatic resources of the State, giving the highest priority to protecting, restoring, and maintaining ecosystem integrity and using the best peer-reviewed scientific data available; maintain reefs and each native species within them at levels no less than the best peer-reviewed science suggests is able to comfortably withstand the worst coral bleaching events and other likely threats to reef ecosystem health in the subsequent five decades; and set goals, make plans, and take action to substantially increase coral-reef resilience with annual reports to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
ICHIYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, YAMASHITA |
WLA, WAM |
|
|
271-26
|
HB2414 HD1
Hawaii Penal Code; Committee Recommendations; Implementation
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Implements recommendations from the 2025 Advisory Committee on Penal Code Review, established pursuant to Act 245, SLH 2024, to amend the Hawaii Penal Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/13/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Chun, Kong, Kusch excused (3). |
TARNAS, AMATO, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KUSCH, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
JHA, FIN |
SB2721 |
|
272-26
|
HB2324 HD2 SD1
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Complaints; Determinations; Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board
RELATING TO THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW.
Repeals the requirement that the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations regulate hoisting machines and certify their operators and the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board, including its rules requiring a separate state crane operator certificate. Allows additional time for the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to complete an investigation of a discharge or discrimination complaint pertaining to employees exercising rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Law without formal extension. (SD1) |
(S)
4/7/2026- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, JDC |
SB3144 |
|
273-26
|
HB2271 HD2 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-1 and BU-10; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining units (1) and (10) and their excluded counterparts to resolve issues related to temporary hazard pay for fiscal year 2025-2026. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1) |
(H)
4/20/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 713). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3090 |
|
274-26
|
HB2272 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-11; Emergency Appropriations ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/20/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 713). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3091 |
|
275-26
|
HB2273 HD1 SD1
Public Employment Cost Items; BU-14; Emergency Appropriations ($)
MAKING EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Makes emergency appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2025-2027. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
4/20/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 713). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LBT, WAM |
SB3092 |
|
276-26
|
HB1661 HD1 SD1
Cafeteria Plans; Wage and Salary Reduction Benefit Programs; Flexible Spending Accounts; Public Service; Maximum Contributions; Carryover Limits
RELATING TO CAFETERIA PLANS.
Requires the maximum contribution and carryover amounts for a public service flexible spending account plan to be set annually in accordance with the maximum amounts allowed under section 125 of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM |
SB2122 |
|
277-26
|
HB1659 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Grievance Procedure; Suspension; Discharge; Discipline; Exempt Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Repeals the prohibition placed on certain employees exempt from Civil Service Law from grieving a suspension or discharge. Allows any employee who is a member of an appropriate bargaining unit to grieve any disciplinary action, unless the collective bargaining agreement specifically provides otherwise. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/3/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, TARNAS |
LAB, JHA |
SB2114 |
|
278-26
|
HB1655 HD1
Collective Bargaining; Scope of Negotiations; Exclusions; Retirement Benefits
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
Allows public employers and exclusive representatives of bargaining units to negotiate certain retirement benefits. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/16/2026- The committee on LBT deferred the measure. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM |
SB2388 |
|
279-26
|
HB1658 HD1 SD1
Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Negotiations; Impasse Procedures; Arbitration
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Amends the collective bargaining negotiation procedure on the repricing of classes within a bargaining unit for public employees. Establishes an impasse procedure to be applied when an employer fails to initiate the negotiation or the parties fail to reach an agreement within certain timeframes. Repeals existing law that requires a different impasse procedure to apply in those situations. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KUSCH, LEE, M., MATAYOSHI, TARNAS |
LBT, WAM |
SB2115 |
|
280-26
|
HB1664 HD1 SD1
EUTF; Collective Bargaining; Contributions; Disputes; Impasses; Arbitration
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Allows impasses and disputes relating to the amounts of State and county contributions to the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) to be resolved by arbitration. Repeals the prohibition against strikes by members of bargaining units on the issue of the amounts of State and county contributions to the EUTF. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
LBT, JDC/WAM |
SB2117 |
|
281-26
|
HB2165 HD2 SD1
DLIR; Hawaii Employment Security Law; Unemployment Benefits; Recovery of Benefits; Assessments; Records and Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW.
Amends the qualifications for unemployed individuals who are able to receive unemployment benefits. Beginning 4/1/2027, removes the two-year limitation on the recoupment of overpayments and limits the amount of overpaid amount and the penalty assessment amount that can be deducted from future benefits payable to the individual. Beginning 4/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to assess and collect a service charge for dishonored unemployment insurance assessments. Beginning 4/1/2027, specifies that employers must report separation and wage information within five calendar days of notice being sent, whether by mail or electronic notification. Beginning 4/1/2027, increases the penalty for failure to report separations or wages and for failure to file or for filing insufficient wage reports. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
SAYAMA, LEE, M. |
LBT, WAM |
|
|
282-26
|
HB1656 HD1 SD1
Indebtedness; Salary or Wage Overpayment; Overpayment Payroll Transactions; Deductions for Recovery; Notice
RELATING TO INDEBTEDNESS TO THE STATE.
Amends the amount that a disbursing officer may deduct from an employee's salary, wage, or compensation based on the employee's gross income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA |
LBT, WAM |
SB2118 |
|
283-26
|
HB1654 HD1
AG; Public Employees; Confidential Complaint Process; Reports
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Requires the Attorney General to establish a confidential process for persons to anonymously file complaints against public employees. Requires the Attorney General to review and forward the complaints to the department, board, commission, or agency deemed appropriate by the Attorney General. Requires the departments, boards, commissions, and agencies to process the complaint pursuant to their standard complaint‑processing procedures and report the disposition to the Attorney General. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/3/2026- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAYAMA, HOLT, ILAGAN, KILA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS |
LAB, JHA |
SB2116 |
|
284-26
|
HB1663 HD2 SD1
Reimbursement; Public Employees; Travel Costs; Interest Owed
RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Requires the State or a county to reimburse an officer or employee for work-related travel costs that the officer or employee loaned to the State or a county within thirty calendar days of submitting an approved statement of completed travel. Requires the State or a county to pay interest on a loan not reimbursed within thirty calendar days until the loan is fully reimbursed. Obligates an officer or employee to request a complete refund from the travel vendor for travel not taken for good cause. Entitles an officer or employee to reimbursement from the State or a county when a travel vendor offers a partial refund or no refund. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
SAYAMA, GARRETT, ILAGAN, KILA, LEE, M., MIYAKE, OLDS, POEPOE, TAM, TARNAS |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
SB2119 |
|
285-26
|
HB2587 HD1
Employment Classification; Delivery Drivers; Covered Employment
RELATING TO LABOR.
Clarifies the employment status of certain delivery drivers under state laws related to workers' compensation, wage and hour, temporary disability insurance, family leave, tax classification of business relationships, and unemployment insurance by establishing conditions under which delivery drivers are deemed employees of the business operating the delivery program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
QUINLAN, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
LAB, JHA |
SB3292 |
|
286-26
|
HB1688 HD1 SD2
Taxation; General Excise Tax; Aircraft Service and Maintenance
RELATING TO A GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION FOR AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE.
Provides a general excise tax exemption for the sale of material, parts, or tools used for aircraft service and maintenance or for the construction of an aircraft service and maintenance facility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
KILA, ILAGAN, TAM |
TRS, WAM |
|
|
287-26
|
HB1614 HD1 SD1
HTDC; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Revolving Fund; Federal Grants; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation Revolving Fund for the purpose of financing the State's matching contributions required by federal grants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, QUINLAN, SHIMIZU, TAM, TARNAS |
EDT, WAM |
|
|
288-26
|
HB1612 HD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Business Competitiveness Goals; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes a business competitiveness goal for the State to be nationally ranked in the top thirty states for business climate by 2050, with interim goals. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to submit annual progress reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/17/2026- The committee on EDT deferred the measure. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU, WOODSON, Alcos |
EDT, WAM |
|
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289-26
|
HB1759 HD1
Minority Caucus Package; Organized Retail Theft; Task Force
RELATING TO THEFT.
Creates the offense of organized retail theft. Provides penalties for organized retail theft which are increased based on value of property and leadership roles. Creates an organized retail theft task force. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Amato, Takayama voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
GEDEON, ALCOS, GARCIA, MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU |
ECD, JHA |
|
|
290-26
|
HB1613 HD1 SD1
HTDC; Advanced Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Specialist; Marketing and Branding Specialist; Positions; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to establish advanced manufacturing and cybersecurity specialist and marketing and branding specialist positions. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, SAYAMA, TAM, WOODSON, Alcos |
EDT, WAM |
|
|
291-26
|
HB1615 HD2 SD1
HTDC; Office of Marine Affairs; Marine Affairs Task Force; Marine Affairs Coordinator; Reports; Transfer; Consultant; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs within the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for administrative purposes only. Establishes and appropriates funds for the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Requires the Marine Affairs Coordinator to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Transfers the functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to the Office of Marine Affairs. Appropriates funds for the Office of Marine Affairs to procure the services of a consultant to support the marine affairs declaration of intent. Effective 7/1/3050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HUSSEY, KILA, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, SHIMIZU, TAM, TARNAS |
EDT/AEN, WAM |
|
|
292-26
|
HB1798 HD1
Offenses Against Property Rights; Criminal Property Damage of Critical Infrastructure Facilities; Felony
RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.
Establishes the class C felony offense of criminal property damage to critical infrastructure facilities. Expands the term "critical infrastructure" to include broadband, wireless, and cable networks. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
ILAGAN, GEDEON, HUSSEY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA |
ECD, JHA |
SB2377 |
|
293-26
|
HB2037 HD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Aggregate Cap; Sunset Date
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases the aggregate cap on credits allowed in any given year for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit from $50,000,000 to $60,000,000. Extends the sunset of the tax credit to 1/1/2038. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2038. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
HUSSEY, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM |
EDT, WAM |
|
|
294-26
|
HB1850 HD2
Capital Gains Tax; Corporations
RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS TAX.
Taxes capital gains tax for individuals, estates, and trusts as ordinary income, except for capital gains that are eligible for a county homeowner's exemption. Repeals the alternative capital gains tax for corporations. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to WAM. |
SAYAMA, ILAGAN, TAKAYAMA |
WAM |
SB2587 |
|
295-26
|
HB1635 HD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Commercial; Advertisement; Internet-only Distribution; Broadcast and Streaming Platforms
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Makes broadcast and streaming platform productions and commercial advertisement productions with Internet-only distribution eligible to receive the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDT, WAM. |
LEE, M., AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARCIA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDT, WAM |
|
|
296-26
|
HB1810 HD2 SD2
Charitable Solicitation; Professional Solicitors; Non-Perishable Tangible Property; Donations; Payment; Financial Reports; Disclosures; Signage
RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION.
Beginning 1/1/2027: establishes prompt payment and financial reporting requirements for professional solicitors that sell donated or collected non-perishable tangible property on behalf of charitable organizations and prohibits these professional solicitors from failing to visibly display certain signage; comply with prompt payment, financial reporting, and contract term requirements; or prominently disclose certain information on any collection bin, container, or receptacle used to receive donated or collected property. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
MIYAKE, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, GEDEON, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS |
CPN, JDC |
SB2436 |
|
297-26
|
HB2597 HD1 SD1
Chief Data Officer; Open Data Portal; Comprehensive Hawaii Data Hub; Artificial Intelligence; Governance Tools; State Departments and Agencies; Artificial Intelligence Chatbot; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
Requires the Chief Data Officer to enhance the State's open data portal website through the phased development and publishing of an artificial intelligence chatbot and necessary data visualizations on statewide shared data sets to assist the public. Requires the Chief Data Officer to develop a system to evaluate and select artificial intelligence governance tools for use by state departments and agencies and establish a mechanism for reporting and publication of artificial intelligence use cases and artificial intelligence vendors used by the departments and agencies. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ICHIYAMA, GARRETT, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KONG, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
LBT/GVO, WAM |
|
|
298-26
|
HB1970 HD2 SD1
University of Hawaii Cancer Center; Hawaii Tumor Registry; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER.
Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Cancer Center's Hawaii Tumor Registry. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, KONG, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
299-26
|
HB2158 HD1 SD1
UH; Program Level Transparency; Online Dashboard; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii System to collect, maintain, and publish standardized program-level data for each academic program offered. Requires maintenance of an online dashboard with program-level data. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
GARRETT, AMATO, EVSLIN, KAPELA, KILA |
EDU, WAM |
|
|
300-26
|
HB2338 HD1 SD1
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Community College Promise Program
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM.
Addresses the change in federal law regarding Pell Grants by amending the Hawaii Community College Promise Program (Hawaii Promise) to provide scholarships for ninety-five percent of a student's unmet direct cost need and exclude grants, scholarships, and other funding sources from the calculation of Hawaii Promise awards, thereby allowing students to apply such funds toward indirect costs, including housing, food, and other living expenses, to reduce financial barriers and support student success. Changes Hawaii Promise from being a last-dollar award. Authorizes Hawaii Promise to coordinate with federal student aid programs to maximize total financial assistance available to students. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; Kidani, DeCorte. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3158 |
|
301-26
|
HB2489 HD1
University of Hawaii; ASL Interpreter Training Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates moneys to establish a bachelor's degree program in American Sign Language interpretation at the University of Hawaii Manoa campus with a multi-year plan to include a master's degree program for interpreter training. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM. |
MORIKAWA, AMATO, GARRETT, HARTSFIELD, HOLT, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
SB2412 |
|
302-26
|
HB2339 HD1 SD1
UH; Board of Regents; Authorization of Revenue Bonds; Capital Improvement Projects
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. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; DeCorte. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3159 |
|
303-26
|
HB1873 HD2 SD1
UH; Board of Regents; Strategic Planning Retreats; Open Meetings; Exemption; Candidate Advisory Council; Nominations; Reporting
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Exempts one six-hour strategic planning retreat of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii per year from open meeting requirements if certain conditions are met. Requires members of the Board of Regents to complete a governance training and attend the training at least once every two years thereafter. Requires the Candidate Advisory Council to ensure that all candidates presented to the Governor for nomination have certain subject matter experience and are not registered lobbyists who have lobbied on matters pertaining to the University of Hawaii. Exempts the financial disclosures of the Board of Regents as mandated by the State Ethics Code from being made public. Requires the Board of Regents, in collaboration with the Candidate Advisory Council, to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
GARRETT, AMATO, KILA, MURAOKA, OLDS, SOUZA |
EDU, WAM/JDC |
|
|
304-26
|
HB1562 HD1 SD1
Keiki Caucus; DOH; Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division; Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a one-year Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project that will enable the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to develop and make publicly available a digital platform designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/23/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB2679 |
|
305-26
|
HB1731 HD1
Community Care Foster Family Homes; Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Medicaid; Housing Access
RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.
Clarifies that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet an intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care shall not be denied residency in a licensed community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific medicaid waiver program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, Matsumoto |
HLT/HSH, FIN |
SB2340 |
|
306-26
|
HB1537 HD1
DOH; Adolescent Mental Health Services; Community-Based Organizations; Prevention; Early Intervention; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations to provide preventive and early intervention mental health services to adolescents within the community. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to HHS, WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2287 |
|
307-26
|
HB1481 HD2 SD1
DOH; Disposition of Remains; Burial-transit Permit; Cemetery; Crematory; Funeral Establishment; Hydrolysis Facility; Mortuary
RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS.
Requires any cemetery, crematory, funeral establishment, hydrolysis facility, or mortuary to dispose of the remains of a dead human body no later than sixty days from the later of either the date a burial‑transit permit has been issued or the date of an affidavit for amendment of the permit has been submitted. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
TAKENOUCHI |
CPN |
SB1630 |
|
308-26
|
HB1961 HD2 SD1
Health Care Facilities; Interference; Disruption; Criminal Penalties; Civil Remedies; Attorney General
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Prohibits persons from interfering with another person's access to or from a health care facility or disrupting the normal functioning of a health care facility. Makes violations a petty misdemeanor. Establishes a private right of action. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action for injunctive or other equitable relief. (SD1) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
KAPELA, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, JDC |
SB2845 |
|
309-26
|
HB1668 HD1
Medicaid; Department of Human Services; Full Earned Income Disregard
RELATING TO MEDICAID.
Requires the Department of Human Services to allow a full earned income disregard for individuals with disabilities who are between the ages of sixteen and sixty-four years when determining eligibility for Medicaid. Takes effect upon approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/20/2026- The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, Reyes Oda |
HHS, WAM |
|
|
310-26
|
HB1705 HD1 SD2
Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody Evaluators; Licensed Mental Health Counselors
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Allows licensed mental health counselors to be appointed as child custody evaluators. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, JDC |
SB2090 |
|
311-26
|
HB1921 HD2
DOH; Existing Cesspools; Additional Bedrooms; Priority Level 3 Area
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Allows an existing cesspool that lawfully serves a single dwelling or dwelling unit in a priority level 3 area to continue serving that dwelling or dwelling unit and additional bedrooms constructed on the same parcel and within the existing dwelling or dwelling unit, subject to certain conditions. Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules and restrict additional bedrooms where evidence demonstrates that continued cesspool use impacts water quality or human health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/23/2026- The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa. |
EVSLIN, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, SOUZA, TARNAS, Alcos |
AEN/HHS, JDC |
|
|
312-26
|
HB1981 HD1
Hawaii State Energy Office; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE CARBON SEQUESTRATION POTENTIAL AND GEOTHERMAL AND UNDERGROUND WATER RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
Establishes a Geothermal, Carbon Sequestration, and Underground Water Resource Characterization Program via slim hole bores and a related statewide environmental assessment. Appropriates funds for the program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
LOWEN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS, TARNAS, TEMPLO, WOODSON |
EEP, FIN |
|
|
313-26
|
HB1577 HD1
Smart911; 911 Board; Statewide Emergency Safety Profile System; Pilot Program; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO 911 SERVICES.
Requires the 911 Board to establish a Statewide Emergency Safety Profile System Pilot Program and convene a working group. Requires report to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/19/2026- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
MORIKAWA, AMATO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
GVO/PSM, WAM |
SB2267 |
|
314-26
|
HB1561 HD1
Keiki Caucus; State Public Charter School Commission; Public Charter Schools; Meal Subsidies; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, requires public charter schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to provide free meals to students whose family income is no more than three hundred per cent of the federal poverty level. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDN, FIN |
SB2677 |
|
315-26
|
HB1925 HD1
Education; Climate Change; Climate Literacy Certificate Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE EDUCATION.
Authorizes the Department of Education to establish a climate literacy certificate program to provide students with an advanced understanding of climate change through academic coursework and hands-on learning. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
PERRUSO, AMATO, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, KAPELA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO, TODD |
EDU, WAM |
SB2473 |
|
316-26
|
HB2296 HD1 SD2
DOE; School Cafeteria Meals; Costs
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Requires the Department of Education to charge not less than one-quarter of the cost of preparing a school meal for each school meal. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3115 |
|
317-26
|
HB2293 HD2 SD1
DOE; Harm to Students Registry; Employee; Definition; Exemption for Students
RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY.
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm to students registry by excluding K-12 students and by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Kidani, DeCorte. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
SB3112 |
|
318-26
|
HB2301 HD1
DOE; DCCA; Private Trade, Vocational, and Technical Schools; Licensing
RELATING TO SCHOOL LICENSURE.
Transfers the licensing authority of private trade, vocational, and technical schools from the Department of Education to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/26/2026- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, CPC |
SB3120 |
|
319-26
|
HB1779 HD1
DOE Schools; Public Charter Schools; School Meals; Free
RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.
Expands free school meal coverage, beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, to all public school students, including public charter school students, regardless of whether the student participates in a federal school meals program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
LA CHICA, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, WOODSON |
EDU, WAM |
SB3058 |
|
320-26
|
HB2300 HD1 SD1
DOE; Procurement; Small Purchases; Local Produce and Packaged Food Products; Written Quotes; Parceling
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.
Adjusts the applicability of Act 134, SLH 2025, to clarify the threshold for Department of Education procurement of local edible produce and packaged food products. Prohibits the artificial division and parceling of DOE procurements of local edible produce and packaged food products. Sunsets 6/30/2028. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; DeCorte. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
SB3119 |
|
321-26
|
HB1840 HD2 SD1
DOE; HTSB; Charter Schools; Visiting International Educator Permit; Emergency Hires; Rules; Support
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to develop an alternative pathway for a visiting international educator permit aligned to the duration of the educator's J-1 visa program. Permits the Department of Education and charter schools to hire unlicensed individuals as teachers on an emergency basis for five, rather than three, years. Requires HTSB to extend the five-year period in the case of a declared state of emergency. Requires the Department of Education to provide support to assist emergency hires in meeting the requirements of licensure and require the training be mandatory for emergency hires in their fourth and fifth years. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GEDEON, HUSSEY, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MARTEN, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA |
EDU, WAM |
SB2551, SB2875 |
|
322-26
|
HB1602 HD1
Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity; Grant Specialist; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) grant specialist position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/23/2026- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
CHUN, KAHALOA, Kusch |
AGR, FIN |
|
|
323-26
|
HB2246 HD1 SD1
DAB; Agricultural Grant Program; Revolving Fund; Annual Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION.
Establishes the Agricultural Grant Program and Agricultural Grant Revolving Fund for the purposes of grant application, execution, reporting, and auditing to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. Appropriates funds out of the Agricultural Grant Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
SB3066 |
|
324-26
|
HB1707 HD1 SD2
DAB; Transportation Costs; Shipping Costs; Reimbursements; Position; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a Local Agriculture Transportation Cost Reimbursement Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to reimburse eligible ranchers and farmers a portion of their costs to transport livestock, livestock products, agricultural commodities, and certain necessary supplies, under certain conditions. Establishes a position to administer the Program. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KITAGAWA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
AEN, WAM |
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325-26
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HB2216 HD2 SD1
DAB; Agricultural Loans; Sale; Agricultural Loan Revolving Fund Expenditure Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to package and sell a portion of its agricultural loan portfolio to permitted third parties. Appropriates funds out of the Agricultural Loans Revolving Fund to increase its expenditure ceiling. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/8/2026- The committee on WAM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 04-09-26 10:55AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
NAKAMURA, CHUN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, QUINLAN |
AEN, WAM |
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326-26
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HB2594 HD1 SD1
DAB; Insurance; Small Agricultural Producers; Study; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to conduct a study on insurance coverage for small agricultural producers. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS |
AEN, WAM |
SB2317 |
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327-26
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HB2595 HD1 SD1
DAB; Agriculture; Regional Agriculture Feasibility; Food Systems Planning; Study; Working Group; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REGIONAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PRODUCTION.
Establishes the Regional Agricultural Feasibility and Food Systems Production Studies Working Group within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to provide coordinated, region‑specific agricultural production and crop feasibility analysis across the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, HOLT, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKENOUCHI, TEMPLO |
AEN, WAM |
SB3258 |
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328-26
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HB2155 HD2 SD1
DAB; Agricultural Statistics Program; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.
Statutorily establishes the Agricultural Statistics Program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KUSCH, AMATO, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, REYES ODA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, WOODSON |
AEN, WAM |
SB2404 |
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329-26
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HB2113 HD1 SD1
DAB; Kainahola Stream; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/6/2026- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA, CHUN, EVSLIN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MORIKAWA |
TRS, WAM |
SB2310 |
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330-26
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HB2015 HD1 SD1
Consumer Protection; Coffee Labeling; Hawaii-Grown and ‑Processed Coffee; Geographic Origin; Regional Origin
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Clarifies the labeling and advertising requirements for roasted coffee, instant coffee, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages based on where they were grown and processed. Defines "regional origin". Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/24/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
KAHALOA, KAPELA, KUSCH, LOWEN |
AEN, CPN |
SB2406 |
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331-26
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HB2152 HD2 SD2
Dog Attacks; Livestock; Agricultural District; Liability
RELATING TO DOG ATTACKS.
Clarifies owner liability and increases penalties and enforcement mechanisms for dog attacks on livestock occurring on land or premises within the agricultural district. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
KUSCH, EVSLIN, HASHEM, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, POEPOE, REYES ODA, TAKAYAMA, TAM |
AEN, JDC |
SB2742 |
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332-26
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HB2478 HD1
Housing Infrastructure Growth Bonds; Counties; County Debt Limit Statements
RELATING TO BONDS.
Authorizes the counties to implement housing infrastructure growth bonds. Conforms county debt limit statements law to permit counties to exclude housing infrastructure growth bonds from the debt limit of the counties if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of housing infrastructure growth bonds and excluding housing infrastructure growth bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to EIG, WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
EIG, WAM |
SB3218 |
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333-26
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HB1725 HD2
Counties; Point-in-Time Applicability; Building Permits; State Building Code Council; County Authority; Hawaii State Building Code; Amendments; Building Permit Applications; Adoption Cycle; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
Part I: Fixes the applicable building codes, standards, and county amendments for the life of a building permit, subject to certain exceptions and rules. Part II: Specifies the applicability of the International Residential Code. Authorizes a county to adopt amendments to the Hawaii state building code, under certain circumstances, and repeals the counties' existing authority to amend or adopt the buildings code without council approval. Changes the adoption of the Hawaii state building code from a two-year cycle to a six-year cycle. Part III: Appropriates funds for the State Building Code Council for staffing and necessary consultant services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to EIG/GVO, WAM. |
EVSLIN, AMATO, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS, Hussey |
EIG/GVO, WAM |
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334-26
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HB1799 HD2
Counties; Experimental and Demonstration Housing Projects; Commercial Projects
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Expands on a county's experimental and demonstration housing project authority to include the development of commercial projects. Sunsets on an unspecified date. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/19/2026- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
ILAGAN, AMATO, EVSLIN, GEDEON, HUSSEY, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, REYES ODA, SOUZA |
EIG/HOU, WAM |
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335-26
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HB1839 HD2 SD2
Immigration; Law Enforcement Agencies; Access to Detained Individuals; Civil Immigration Interviews; Due Process; Public Forums
RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to notify an individual in the custody of a state or county law enforcement agency of their rights before any interview with federal immigration authorities pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations can commence. Designates all records relating to federal immigration authorities access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as government records. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies that have provided federal immigration authorities access to a detained individual within the previous year to hold two public forums per year. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
ILAGAN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
SB2874 |
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336-26
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HB1802 HD1 SD1
DLNR; BLNR; Conservation Banks
RELATING TO CONSERVATION MITIGATION BANKS.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and certain public or private entities to operate conservation banks, subject to approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources, for situations where a person or entity is required to provide compensatory mitigation to offset adverse impacts to threatened, endangered, candidate, or proposed species as part of an approved incidental take license and habitat conservation plan. Adds the associate director of the United States Geological Survey, Ecosystem Mission Area, to the membership of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee. Requires the Endangered Species Recovery Committee to review applications and proposals for conservation banks and conduct subsequent reviews and oversight. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HASHEM, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KUSCH, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
WLA, WAM |
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337-26
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HB2103 HD2
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; LUC; Boards and Commissions
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Amends the composition of the Land Use Commission to permit more than one member who has substantial experience or expertise in traditional Hawaiian land usage and knowledge of cultural land practices and require at least one member who has substantial experience in water resource management. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to submit a list of nominees to the Governor for the appointment of a commission member having substantial experience or expertise in traditional Hawaiian land usage and knowledge of cultural land practices. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/24/2026- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WLA/HWN, JDC |
SB2537 |
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338-26
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HB1845 HD2
LUC; Decision-Making Process; Boundary Amendment
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Specifies that a simple majority of affirmative votes of the members of the Land Use Commission present at a meeting and qualified to vote is required for any boundary amendment. Clarifies that a majority of all members to which the Land Use Commission is entitled shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. Clarifies that a two-thirds vote shall be necessary for actions taken by the Land Use Commission regarding Important Agricultural Lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to WLA, JDC. |
HASHEM, KAHALOA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
WLA, JDC |
SB2217 |
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339-26
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HB1861 HD1
County Powers; Civil Fines; Lien; Non-judicial Foreclosure
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes counties to sell property through non-judicial foreclosure as a way to collect unpaid civil fines, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/17/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Amato, Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Gedeon, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
QUINLAN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, OLDS |
WAL, JHA |
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340-26
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HB1650 HD1
Environmental Assessments; Waikiki Special District
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS.
Removes proposed actions within the Waikiki special district from the requirement for environmental assessments under section 343-5, HRS. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
3/10/2026- Referred to WLA, JDC. |
HASHEM |
WLA, JDC |
SB2997 |
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341-26
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HB1974 HD1 SD1
State Health Planning and Development Agency; State Plan on Hearing Loss; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires and appropriates funds for the State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TODD, WOODSON |
HHS, WAM |
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342-26
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HB1853 HD1 SD1
Executive office on Aging; Hanai Memory Network Program; Dementia Care; Appropriation ($)
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. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
4/16/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, PIERICK, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB2269 |
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343-26
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HB1973 HD1 SD1
DOH; KupunAloha Pilot Program; In-Home Care Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes within the Department of Health a one-year KupunAloha pilot program to provide in-home health care and support services to eligible participants who do not otherwise qualify for government assistance for these services. Appropriates funds for the program. Pilot program sunsets 6/30/27. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
4/20/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
CHUN, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, HARTSFIELD, HASHEM, ICHIYAMA, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO, YAMASHITA |
HHS, WAM |
SB2864 |
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344-26
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HB1574 HD2 SD2
Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program; Healthcare Professionals; Minimum Service Requirements
RELATING TO THE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.
Formally codifies the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Requires a participant in the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program who receives a new award on or after July 1, 2027, to remain and work in the State for a certain number of years based on the amount of financial assistance received. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD2) |
(H)
4/21/2026- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, GARRETT, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TAM, TARNAS |
EDU/HHS, WAM |
SB2409 |
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345-26
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HB2619 HD2 SD1
DOH; Farm Kitchens; Home Kitchens; Homemade Food Products; Rules
RELATING TO HOMEMADE FOOD PRODUCTS.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules for the regulation of farm kitchens producing homemade food products that are no more stringent than those for home kitchens producing homemade food products. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KAHALOA, HARTSFIELD, HUSSEY, MORIKAWA, PERRUSO, TAM, TARNAS |
HHS, WAM |
SB3302 |
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346-26
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HB1966 HD1 SD1
Emergency Medical Services Special Fund; Billable Emergency Medical Services; Allowable Uses
RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SPECIAL FUND.
Amends the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund by authorizing the deposit of revenues from billable emergency medical services. Amends the composition and allowable uses of the special fund. Establishes a cap on the unencumbered and unexpended balance in the special fund. Exempts expenditures from the special fund from chapters 103D and 103F, HRS. Discontinues the allocation of cigarette tax revenues to the special fund beginning 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, QUINLAN, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TEMPLO |
HHS, WAM |
SB2860 |
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347-26
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HB1643 HD2 SD2
Pharmacy; Registered Pharmacists; Audits; Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Exclusion; Health Maintenance Organization; Integrated Delivery System
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
Specifies a framework for the administration of audits of records of registered pharmacists and pharmacies. Amends the definition of "pharmacy benefit manager" under chapter 431S, HRS, to exclude certain health maintenance organizations. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/21/2026- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). |
MATAYOSHI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KILA, MARTEN, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS |
HHS, CPN |
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348-26
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HB1671 HD2
Dental Hygienists; Interim Therapeutic Restorations; Public Health Settings; Dentists; General Supervision
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Allows a licensed dental hygienist to place interim therapeutic restorations in public health settings under the general supervision of licensed dentist. 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HHS, CPN. |
MARTEN, AMATO, BELATTI, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAPELA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS, TEMPLO |
HHS, CPN |
SB2854 |
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349-26
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HB2558 HD2
Telehealth; Out-of-State Physicians; Physician-Patient Relationship
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Authorizes out-of-state physicians who are licensed and in good standing in the state in which they reside to provide an initial consultation via telehealth to a patient located in the State, under certain conditions. Clarifies that a physician-patient relationship may be established with an out-of-state physician via telehealth under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(S)
3/12/2026- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC. |
MATSUMOTO, GARCIA, HUSSEY, IWAMOTO, KILA, KUSCH, OLDS, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, WOODSON |
HHS/CPN, JDC |
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350-26
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HB1854 HD1 SD2
Department of Health; Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office; Oversight Board; Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances; State Council on Mental Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS.
Establishes the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office to certify and decertify community behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification. Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Oversight Board. Amends the composition of the Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances and State Council on Mental Health to include a member from the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office. Establishes decertification process. Limits state liability. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2) |
(S)
4/17/2026- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
TAKAYAMA |
HHS, WAM |
SB3274 |
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351-26
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HB2173 HD1 SD1
Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Central Maui; Statewide Air Ambulance Network System; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 1/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/30/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WOODSON, AMATO, GARCIA, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, MURAOKA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SOUZA, TAKENOUCHI |
HHS, WAM |
SB2934 |
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352-26
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HB1575 HD1
Movement Disorder Care; Parkinson's Patient Air Transport Feasibility Committee; Patient Access; Interisland Travel; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ACCESS TO MOVEMENT DISORDER CARE.
Establishes a temporary Parkinson's Patient Air Transport Feasibility Committee to examine recommendations for improving access to movement disorder care for neighbor island residents, including the feasibility of a state-administered air transport assistance fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAPELA, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TARNAS, WOODSON |
HLT, FIN |
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353-26
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HB2229 HD1
Microenterprise Home Kitchens; Home-Based Food Businesses; Direct-to-Consumer Sales; Consumer Disclosure; Food Safety
RELATING TO MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHENS.
Authorizes microenterprise home kitchens to prepare and sell food directly to consumers without food establishment permits or routine inspections, subject to consumer disclosure and basic food safety requirements. Clarifies that microenterprise home kitchens are not food establishments or food processing establishments. Authorizes the Department of Health to conduct investigations on operators and microenterprise home kitchens in response to complaints, foodborne illness outbreaks, and imminent threats to public health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
2/18/2026- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
POEPOE, AMATO, BELATTI, CHUN, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, Matayoshi |
HLT, CPC |
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354-26
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HB1535 HD2 SD1
DOH; Income Tax Credit; Automated External Defibrillator Devices; Automated External Defibrillator Registry; Places of Public Accommodation; Reporting; 911 Fund
RELATING TO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.
Establishes an income tax credit for automated external defibrillator devices that are installed and placed in service in certain places of public accommodation located in the State, subject to registration requirements. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a statewide automated external defibrillator registry to collect and maintain certain information. Requires the owner or operator of an automated external defibrillator located in a place of public accommodation to conduct certain maintenance. Requires reporting of certain automated external defibrillator data to the Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to coordinate with certain entities. Requires the Department of Health to request funds from the 911 Fund for the establishment and maintenance of the automated external defibrillator registry. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1) |
(S)
3/25/2026- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TAKAYAMA, AMATO, CHUN, GARCIA, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KITAGAWA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SOUZA, TARNAS |
CPN, WAM |
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