The Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature
Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa, Ka ‘Aha‘ōlelo Kau Kanawai he Kanakolu Kumamako
State of Hawaii
Moku‘āina ‘O Hawai‘i
Regular Session of 2026 ǀ ‘Ākoakoa Kūmau MH 2026
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Fifty-Sixth Day |
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Lā Kanalimakumamāono |
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May 1, 2026, Friday |
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1 Mei 2026 - Po‘Alima |
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6:30 P.M. |
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Hola 6:30 P.M. |
A live stream of the Senate floor session will be available on the Senate YouTube channel.
Order of Business ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā
Roll Call ǀ Kāhea Papa Inoa
Approval of the Journal ǀ ‘Āpono Mo‘olelo O Ka Puke Hālāwai
Introductions ǀ Ho‘olauna Mea Kipa
Messages from the Governor ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ke Kia‘āina None
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Departmental Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana None
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House Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale 881-884
Informing the Senate that on April 30, 2026, the House appointed Conferees to the following bill:
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H.C. 881 |
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY. Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Income Restriction; Solar Energy Systems; Third-party Financed Systems |
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Informing the Senate that the House passed the following bills on Final Reading on April 30, 2026:
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H.C. 882 |
H.B. 1163, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSING. Department of Transportation; Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses and Non-Domiciled Commercial Learner's Permits; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
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H.B. 1514, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Workers' Compensation; Vocational Rehabilitation Services; Certified Providers; Automatic Approval |
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H.B. 1696, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES. DOT; DLIR; Commercial Driver's Licenses; Minimum Age |
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H.B. 2021, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Electric Bicycles; Electric Micro-mobility Devices; Regulation; Electric Mobility Devices; High-speed Electric Device; Electric Motorcycles |
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S.B. 2135, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO PRIVACY. Nonconsensual Disclosure of Intimate or Private Images; Felony Offense; Penal Code; Minors; Vulnerable Adults |
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RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER. Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Termination |
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RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION. Hawaii Civil Rights Commission; Anti-discrimination; Statute of Limitations |
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S.B. 3082, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO MILITARY FAMILIES. Military Families; Family Leave; Qualifying Military Exigency |
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S.B. 3097, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM CIVIL SERVICE OF EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. ERS; Executive Personnel; Civil Service Exemption |
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Informing the Senate that on April 30, 2026, the House appointed Conferees to the following bill:
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H.C. 883 |
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE. OWR; DHS; Comprehensive Plan; Kakou Pilot Program; Families and Children in Need; Eligible Families; Administering Agency; TANF |
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Returning the following Senate Concurrent Resolution, adopted by the House on April 30, 2026:
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H.C. 884 |
CONVENING A WORKING GROUP TO ESTABLISH A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE TO SUPPORT SANCTUARIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR ENDANGERED AND OTHER SPECIES. BLNR; Working Group; Nonprofit Organization; Sanctuaries; Conservation; Endangered Species; Report |
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Senate Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa None
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Judiciary Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ka ‘Ao‘ao Ho‘okolokolo None
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Introduction of Measures ǀ Hāpai Palapala None
Conference Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūkā 96-115
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S.B. 3096, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NORMAL COST AND ACCRUED LIABILITY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 99, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO GOVERNMENT. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD STATE TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2289, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE EXPENDITURE CEILING ON THE AUTOMATED VICTIM INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SPECIAL FUND. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2319, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1711, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO HOUSING. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2270, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE DOWNPAYMENT LOAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 3138, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO INDEPENDENT AUDITS OF DEPOSIT BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTORS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 3076, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1642, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2338, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROMISE PROGRAM. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2171, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1785, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2881, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO STATE INCOME TAX. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 2505, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 2552, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1518, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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H.B. 1815, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 3125, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO INCOME TAX. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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S.B. 3234, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. |
(48 Hrs. Notice of Final Reading) |
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Standing Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau 3995-3997
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation as the Director of the Department of Budget and Finance, Gubernatorial Nominee, SETH COLBY, for a term to expire 12-07-2026. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARK FUKUNAGA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, STACEY KATAKURA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JESSICA ENOS, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JONATHAN WHITE, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JUDITH CHOCK, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JON YASUDA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Tax Review Commission, Gubernatorial Nominee, JEFFREY UEOKA, for a term to expire 05-08-2026. (Term corrected to 05-07-2027 by GM675). |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, DOUGLAS MOORE, for a term to expire 06-30-2036. |
(One Day Notice of Advise & Consent) |
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Order of the Day ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā
Deferred Matters ǀ Nā Mea I Hoʻopaneʻe ʻia None
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Advise And Consent ǀ A‘Oa‘O A ‘Ae
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, JOVANA APO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, AMY THOMAS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANNABELLE STONE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Language Access Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, VALERIE ROSE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030. (HHS) |
Advise and Consent |
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Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONVENE A SHARED DECISION MAKING COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP AN ACTION PLAN TO ESTABLISH A K-12 KAIAPUNI SCHOOL IN KAPOLEI. |
Final Adoption |
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Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa
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RELATING TO EDUCATION. DOE; Veterans; High School Diploma |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN. Department of Education; Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 2053, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Salvaged Motor Vehicles; Transfer; Supporting Documents; Electronic Signature; Indemnification |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO CORRUPTION. Bribery; Statute of Limitations |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 2851, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO DEAF INDIVIDUALS. Deaf; Hearing Impaired; Disability; Motor Vehicle Registration; Law Enforcement |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 3073, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE. Forensic Identification; Biological Evidence; Retention |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 1678, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO ASSOCIATIONS. Planned Community Associations; Condominium Associations; Cumulative Voting; Candidates |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 1721, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO HOUSING. Expedited Permits; Insurance; Additional Insureds; Indemnification; Certificates of Occupancy |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 2475, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO LABELING REQUIREMENTS. ʻŌkolehao; Distilled Spirits; Labeling Requirements |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 2246, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION. DAB; Agricultural Grant Program; Revolving Fund; Annual Report |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 1667, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO CIVIL IDENTIFICATION. State Civil Identification Card; Lowering of Age to Obtain |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 1516, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE. Pretrial Release; Bail |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION'S ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM. Campaign Spending Commission Package; Electronic Filing System |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 3131, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO PERSONNEL. Private Secretary; Executive Assistant; Secretary; Administrative Assistant |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 3154, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. DOT; National Environmental Policy Act; NEPA Assignment |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 2297, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO EDUCATION. Department of Education; Adult and Community Education; Scope of Programs |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 1737, H.D. 3, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING. Agriculture; Agricultural Districts; Zoning; Farm Dwelling; Farm Employee Housing |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 2143, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER. Elections Commission; Chief Election Officer; Vacancy; Order of Succession |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 2398, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES. County Board of Water Supply; Water Service Availability; Publication; Service Area Map; Service-Restricted Areas |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 2623, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO LICENSING. Board of Pharmacy; Registered Pharmacy Technicians; Certificates of Registration; Age; Renewal |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 1740, H.D. 2, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. HHFDC; Qualified Residents; Affordable Housing; Housing Development; Exemptions; Owner-Occupancy; Deed Restrictions |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 1920, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; Extension; Partners; Limited Liability Companies; Allocation |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 1682, H.D. 1, S.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES. Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images; Civil Remedies |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 2153, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. DAB; Working Group; Bona Fide Farmer; Bona Fide Agricultural Activity; Definitions; Report |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL. DLE; DLIR; State Fire Council |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 1515, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Workers' Compensation; Functional Capacity Examination; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 2835, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO LIQUOR. Intoxicating Liquor; Liquor License; Class 10 Special License; Liquor Commission; Fines; Educational and Enforcement Programs |
Final Reading |
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H.B. 2282, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO INSURANCE. Insurance Code; Premium Increase; Adjuster; Independent Bill Reviewer; Producer; Disciplinary Licensing Action; Notice Requirements; Cancellation; Nonrenewal; Purchase Group |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 3083, S.D. 2, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS. Judiciary; DLE; Police; Protective Orders; Law Enforcement; Military; Judiciary; Coordination; Notification |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 2031, S.D. 2, H.D. 1, C.D. 1 RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. Consumer Protection; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Live-Event Tickets; Short-Term Lodging; Disclosures; Total Price; Junk Fees; Federal Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees |
Final Reading |
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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; Standards Board; Certification; Extension |
Final Reading |
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S.B. 2667, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION. Traffic Code; Oversized Commercial Vehicles; Towing; Restrictions; Penalties |
Final Reading |
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Third Reading ǀ Heluhelu ‘Ekolu None
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Referrals And Re-Referrals ǀ Ho‘ouna Kōmike Ho‘olohe A Ho‘ouna Hou Paha None
Miscellaneous Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike ‘Ē A‘e 7
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From the Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi, President of the Senate, and the Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura, Speaker of the House of Representatives, dated April 30, 2026, transmitting a Legislative Communication amending the 2026 Conference Room Assignment Schedule to extend the meeting times on May 1, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
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Miscellaneous Business ǀ Hana ‘Ē A‘e
Reconsideration of Disagreement to House Amendments; Motion to Agree
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CONVENING A TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS EVENT TICKET SCALPING IN HAWAII. (WLA) Task Force; Ticket Scalping; Report |
(One Day Notice of Final Adoption) |
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Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha
Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala
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WLA |
5/4/2026 |
2:00 PM |
CR 224 & Videoconference |
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Senate Session will convene at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana