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Measure Title: RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Report Title: Civil Rights Commission; Civil Rights Violations; Helpline; Annual Report; Monthly Report; Appropriations ($)
Description: Requires the Civil Rights Commission to establish a twenty-four-hour intake helpline to assist individuals who experience or witness civil rights violations in the State. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to compile an annual report and hold an annual public hearing on data obtained through the helpline. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to compile and submit to the Legislature, and post on its website, a monthly preliminary report on data obtained through the helpline. Appropriates funds to establish an unspecified number of Civil Rights Investigator, Data Analyst, and Program Manager positions within the Civil Rights Commission. Appropriates funds for the Civil Rights Commission to contract with Aloha United Way to implement the twenty-four-hour intake helpline and for website and data development costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Package: None
Current Referral: JHA, FIN
Introducer(s): KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FUKUNAGA, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Hashimoto, Kanuha
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Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
3/25/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).
3/25/2026HReported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1410-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
3/17/2026HThe committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Cochran; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu; and Excused: none.
3/12/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-17-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/10/2026HReferred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16
3/10/2026HPass First Reading
3/6/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 36) in amended form (SD 1).
3/6/2026SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
3/5/2026SOne Day Notice 03-06-26.
3/5/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2826) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
3/2/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 0 Excused: none.
2/27/2026SThe committee on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.
2/23/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/11/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/11/2026SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2157) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
1/30/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura.
1/27/2026SThe committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-26 10:00AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
1/22/2026SReferred to JDC, WAM.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/14/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2055_HD1 Link to SB2055_HD1 .PDF file
SB2055_SD1 Link to SB2055_SD1 .PDF file
SB2055 Link to SB2055 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2055_SD1_SSCR2157_ Link to committee report SB2055_SD1_SSCR2157_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2055_SD1_SSCR2826_ Link to committee report SB2055_SD1_SSCR2826_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2055_HD1_HSCR1410-26_ Link to committee report SB2055_HD1_HSCR1410-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2055_TESTIMONY_JDC_01-30-26_
SB2055_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-02-26_
SB2055_SD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-17-26_

Hearing Notices

JDC
1/30/26 10:00A
CR 016 & Videoconference
WAM
3/02/26 10:02A
CR 211 & Videoconference
JHA
3/17/26 2:00P
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE