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Measure Title: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Report Title: DLE; Kupaa Retention Bonus Program; Law Enforcement Retention; Staffing; Report; Appropriation ($)
Description: Establishes the Kupaa Retention Bonus Program to be administered by the Department of Law Enforcement to provide $15,000 retention bonuses to eligible sworn law enforcement officers that have worked a minimum of two thousand hours during the preceding fiscal year, subject to collective bargaining negotiations. Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to report to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the Kupaa Retention Bonus Program. Appropriates funds for the Kupaa Retention Bonus Program. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: LAB, JHA, FIN
Introducer(s): FUKUNAGA
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Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
3/17/2026HThe committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/12/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/10/2026HReferred to LAB, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 15
2/25/2026HPass First Reading
2/24/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 11) in amended form (SD 1).
2/24/2026SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Gabbard). Transmitted to House.
2/23/2026SOne Day Notice 02-24-26.
2/23/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2698) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
2/19/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Richards.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/10/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/10/2026SReported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2130) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/2/2026SThe committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lee, C., Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
1/30/2026SThe committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
1/28/2026SReferred to PSM, WAM.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/16/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB2382_SD1 Link to SB2382_SD1 .PDF file
SB2382 Link to SB2382 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2382_SD1_SSCR2130_ Link to committee report SB2382_SD1_SSCR2130_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB2382_SD1_SSCR2698_ Link to committee report SB2382_SD1_SSCR2698_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB2382_TESTIMONY_PSM_02-02-26_
SB2382_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-19-26_
SB2382_SD1_TESTIMONY_LAB_03-17-26_

Hearing Notices

PSM
2/02/26 3:00P
CR 016 & Videoconference
WAM
2/19/26 10:30A
CR 211 & Videoconference
LAB
3/17/26 9:30A
309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE