HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2026
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Rep. David A. Tarnas, Chair |
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Rep. Mahina Poepoe, Vice Chair |
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Rep. Della Au Belatti |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
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Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Elle Cochran |
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Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa |
Rep. Diamond Garcia |
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Rep. Jackson D. Sayama |
Rep. Garner M. Shimizu |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
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2:00 PM |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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REQUESTING THE HAWAII STATE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO ESTABLISH A WORKING GROUP AND PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE ON WAYS TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR SURVIVORS OF IMAGE-BASED SEXUAL ABUSE.
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JHA, FIN |
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SUPPORTING THE NATIVE HAWAIIAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WORKING GROUP'S REQUEST FOR RESOURCES AND TIMELINE EXTENSION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
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JHA, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COURT SECURITY AND DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC STAFFING SHORTAGES, EXPANDED STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES, AND THE ESCALATING FISCAL AND ACCOUNTABILITY RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE SECURITY CONTRACTING AT STATE COURTS.
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RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Prohibits certain commercial vehicles from the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes going in the same direction. Restricts motor vehicles that tow a motor vehicle or trailer from the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes going in the same direction with exemptions. Specifies penalties for restricted motor vehicles who drive in the far left lane on roads with three or more lanes moving in the same direction. Applies restrictions and penalties to a county with a population of 500,000 or more. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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TRN, JHA |
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RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS. Authorizes deaf motor vehicle owners to register their vehicle as being owned by a deaf individual so that a deafness designation appears when a law enforcement officer accesses the motor vehicle's information. Effective 1/1/2027. (HD1)
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RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES. Exempts emergency medical services personnel from commercial driver's license requirements. Requires federal, state, and county firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and law enforcement officers to maintain proof that they have successfully completed an agency approved or other state approved training on authorized emergency vehicles. Amends the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" under the State Traffic Code to replace ambulances with emergency medical services vehicles. Expands the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" to include disaster response and recovery vehicles and Department of Health vehicles. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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TRN, JHA |
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RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER. Specifies that the Chief Election Officer may only be terminated for cause. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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LAB, JHA |
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RELATING TO COUNTY LABOR STANDARDS. Authorizes counties to require contractors to disclose employee wage, benefit, hour, and employment‑status information and to allow counties, under certain conditions, to deny, revoke, or suspend building permits for violations of related laws. Establishes a process by which an owner or developer may replace a noncompliant contractor and transfer the building permit to the replacement contractor. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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LAB, JHA |
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RELATING TO REVOLVING DOOR RESTRICTIONS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES. Prohibits new state employees from taking official action on matters they worked on before state employment. Prohibits former permanent employees of the Office of the Governor and Office of the Lieutenant Governor from representing persons or businesses for a period of 12 months after termination from state employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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LAB, JHA |
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RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES. Expands the scope of persons who are subject to public financial disclosure requirements. Clarifies that an amount of stock may be reported by a value of shares. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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LAB, JHA |
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RELATING TO FALSE IMPERSONATION OF UNION REPRESENTATIVES. Prohibits a person from falsely impersonating an employee organization representative. Establishes a cause of action and civil remedies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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LAB, JHA |
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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. Establishes new deadlines for the completion of Law Enforcement Standards Board certification responsibilities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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LAB, JHA |
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RELATING TO BROTHER JOSEPH DUTTON DAY. Designates April 27 of every year as Brother Joseph Dutton Day.
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CAA, JHA |
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DECISION MAKING
The following measure(s) were previously heard on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. No public testimony will be accepted.
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RELATING TO SENTENCING. Limits the maximum term of imprisonment for misdemeanors that are not crimes of violence, or for offenses that are not crimes of violence punishable by up to or not exceeding one year, to three hundred sixty-four days. Allows individuals previously sentenced to a one-year term of imprisonment for an offense that is not a crime of violence to apply to the court for a sentence modification to conform to the new limit. (SD1)
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. David A. Tarnas Chair |
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