KA ‘AHA KENEKOA
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2026
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Senator Karl Rhoads, Chair |
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Senator Mike Gabbard, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF DECISION MAKING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
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10:00 AM |
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Conference Room 016 & Videoconference State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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JDC |
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A G E N D A
The following measure(s) were previously heard in their respective subject matter committees:
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RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING. Clarifies that a "farm dwelling" permitted in an agricultural district includes a single-family farm dwelling with an accessory employee housing structure, subject to certain restrictions. (SD1)
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AEN/HOU, JDC |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. Requires new number plates and tags or emblems for used motor vehicles transferred between private individuals. Requires each county Director of Finance to notify all applicable state and local agencies upon receipt of official notification of a vehicle transfer from a transferor. Requires each county Director of Finance to establish a centralized notification system for applicable agencies for every vehicle transfer by 7/1/2027. (SD1)
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TRS, JDC |
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RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES. Authorizes the impoundment of motor vehicles when certain traffic violations have been alleged or committed. Provides that if a law enforcement officer lawfully stops a motor vehicle and the operator is cited for driving without a valid license, the officer shall not permit the operator to resume the use of the motor vehicle. Requires the motor vehicle to be moved by a licensed driver or towed at the owner's expense. Provides that the cited operator is responsible for arranging the operator's transportation from the scene of the stop. (SD1)
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TRS, JDC |
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RELATING TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. Requires drivers of vehicles approaching stationary motor vehicles stopped in any location on the roadway, shoulder, or roadside to slow down and make a lane change if necessary. (SD1)
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TRS, JDC |
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RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS. Requires an owner or operator of an underground storage tank or tank system with a confirmed release to meet certain standards for the restoration of the environment. (SD1)
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HHS/AEN, JDC |
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RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Prohibits the Hawaii National Guard from deploying to assist federal troops, federal law enforcement, or the national guard of any other state operating in Hawaii when the governor has objected to the deployments. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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PSM/EIG, JDC |
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RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using any personnel or funds originating in the State to assist or facilitate conduct by federal immigration agents that exceeds their law enforcement duty or authority. Prohibits law enforcement officers from assisting or cooperating with or allowing resources to be used to facilitate federal immigration agents engaged in operations that target individuals or entities for activities protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution or immigration enforcement operations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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PSM/EIG, JDC |
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RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Clarifies that rules adopted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to section 190-3, HRS, may regulate aquarium fish permits. Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense. (SD1)
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WLA, JDC |
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RELATING TO RECORDINGS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. Establishes the right of a person to record law enforcement activities. Establishes a private right of action for any violation of the right to record law enforcement activities.
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PSM, JDC |
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RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE IMAGES. Enacts the Uniform Civil Remedies for Unauthorized Disclosure of Intimate Images Act (Modified). Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
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LBT, JDC |
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Decision making meeting only, no oral testimony will be accepted.
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FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.
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_____________________________________ Senator Karl Rhoads Chair |
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