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

 

 

Seventeenth Day

 

 

Lā ‘Umikumamāhiku

February 18, 2026, Wednesday

 

 

18 Pepeluali 2026 - Po‘Akolu

11:30 A.M.

 

 

Hola 11:30 A.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                                            704-712

 

G.M. 704

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Pharmacy, Gubernatorial Nominee, CINDYLOU FIGUERRES, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

CPN

 

 

 

G.M. 705

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, TERILYN LUKE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

HHS

 

 

 


G.M. 706

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kaua'i Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, PRITI TAYAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

HHS

 

 

 

G.M. 707

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kaua'i Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, KANWARDEEP KALEKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

HHS

 

 

 

G.M. 708

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, NICOLE HOKOANA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

HHS

 

 

 

G.M. 709

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board, Gubernatorial Nominee, RAVEN SEVILLEJA, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

HHS

 

 

 

G.M. 710

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Gubernatorial Nominee, KAREN GLASSER, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

HHS

 

 

 

G.M. 711

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, MARISSA CELESTE, for a term to expire 06-30-2030.

HHS

 

 

 

G.M. 712

Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the State Council on Mental Health, Gubernatorial Nominee, KATHLEEN MERRIAM, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

HHS

 

 

 

Departmental Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Nā ‘Oihana                                             None

 

 

 

 

House Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka Hale                                                                     None

 

 

 

 

Senate Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike No Ka ‘Aha Kenekoa                                                   None

 

 

 

 

Judiciary Communications ǀ Ho‘oka‘a‘ike Mai Ka ‘Ao‘ao Ho‘okolokolo                                 None

 

 

 

 

Introduction of Measures ǀ Hāpai Palapala

 

Senate Bill(s)

None

Senate Concurrent Resolution(s)

None

Senate Resolution(s)

None

 

Conference Committee Reports  ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūkā                              None

 

 

 

 

Standing Committee Reports ǀ Palapala Hō‘ike Na Nā Kōmike Kūmau                         2310-2378

 

S.S.C.R. 2310

(CPN)

S.B. 2347, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2311

(CPN/EIG)

S.B. 2911, S.D. 1

RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2312

(CPN/EIG)

S.B. 2033, S.D. 1

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2313

(LBT/CPN)

S.B. 2158, S.D. 1

RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2314

(LBT)

S.B. 2993, S.D. 1

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2315

(LBT)

S.B. 2778, S.D. 1

RELATING TO ETHICS.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC/WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2316

(LBT)

S.B. 2672, S.D. 1

RELATING TO RETIRANTS.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2317

(LBT)

S.B. 2014, S.D. 1

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2318

(LBT)

S.B. 3144, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE HAWAII OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2319

(LBT)

S.B. 3096, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM'S EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NORMAL COST AND ACCRUED LIABILITY.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2320

(LBT)

S.B. 3097, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE EXEMPTION FROM CIVIL SERVICE OF EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL OF THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2321

(LBT)

S.B. 2968, S.D. 1

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.

Second Reading

(Refer to CPN)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2322

(EIG/PSM)

S.B. 2363

RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2323

(TRS/AEN)

S.B. 3154, S.D. 1

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2324

(TRS)

S.B. 2400

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to CPN)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2325

(TRS)

S.B. 3313, S.D. 1

RELATING TO INTERISLAND AIR SERVICE.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM/JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2326

(TRS)

S.B. 2896, S.D. 1

RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2327

(EDU)

S.B. 3279, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2328

(EDU/PSM)

S.B. 2614

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2329

(EDU/PSM)

S.B. 2687, S.D. 1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2330

(EDU)

S.B. 2754, S.D. 1

RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2331

(EDU)

S.B. 2549, S.D. 1

RELATING TO STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2332

(EDU)

S.B. 3325, S.D. 1

RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2333

(EDU)

S.B. 2658, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2334

(EDU)

S.B. 2659

RELATING TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2335

(EDU)

S.B. 2602, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2336

(EDU)

S.B. 2611, S.D. 1

RELATING TO SCHOOLS.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2337

(EDU)

S.B. 2877, S.D. 1

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2338

(EDU)

S.B. 3063, S.D. 1

RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROCUREMENT.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2339

(EDU)

S.B. 2615

RELATING TO SCHOOL CAFETERIA MEAL COSTS.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2340

(EDU)

S.B. 3232

RELATING TO UNIVERSAL SCHOOL MEALS.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2341

(EDU)

S.B. 2875

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2342

(HHS)

S.B. 3272

RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2343

(HHS)

S.B. 2854

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Second Reading

(Refer to CPN)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2344

(HHS)

S.B. 3203

RELATING TO AIR MEDICAL SERVICES.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2345

(HHS)

S.B. 2803

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2346

(HHS)

S.B. 2804, S.D. 1

RELATING TO COMMERCE.

Second Reading

(Refer to CPN/JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2347

(HHS)

S.B. 3302, S.D. 1

RELATING TO HOMEMADE FOOD PRODUCTS.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2348

(EDU)

S.B. 3229, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2349

(EDU/HHS)

S.B. 2969, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE MAUI WILDFIRE EXPOSURE STUDY AND MAUI HEALTH REGISTRY.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2350

(EDU/HHS)

S.B. 2412, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2351

(EDU/HHS)

S.B. 2657, S.D. 1

RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2352

(EDU)

S.B. 2880

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2353

(HHS)

S.B. 2540, S.D. 1

RELATING TO YOUTH PENALTIES.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2354

(HHS)

S.B. 2414

RELATING TO THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2355

(HHS)

S.B. 3142, S.D. 1

RELATING TO DANGEROUS INTOXICATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2356

(HHS)

S.B. 3202

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2357

(HHS/LBT)

S.B. 2281, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTH CARE.

Second Reading

(Refer to CPN/WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2358

(HHS/LBT)

S.B. 2852, S.D. 1

RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC/CPN)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2359

(HHS)

S.B. 2272

RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2360

(HHS)

S.B. 2479, S.D. 1

RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2361

(HHS)

S.B. 2589, S.D. 1

RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2362

(HHS/TRS)

S.B. 2936, S.D. 1

RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2363

(PSM)

S.B. 2720, S.D. 1

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM/JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2364

(PSM)

S.B. 2730, S.D. 1

RELATING TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2365

(PSM)

S.B. 2749, S.D. 1

RELATING TO SENTENCING.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2366

(PSM)

S.B. 2688, S.D. 1

RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE RELEASE.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC/WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2367

(PSM)

S.B. 2798, S.D. 1

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2368

(PSM)

S.B. 3040, S.D. 1

RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2369

(PSM)

S.B. 3107, S.D. 1

RELATING TO PAROLE ELIGIBILITY.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2370

(PSM)

S.B. 3010, S.D. 1

RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2371

(PSM)

S.B. 3109, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2372

(PSM)

S.B. 3140

RELATING TO THE STATE FIRE COUNCIL.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2373

(PSM)

S.B. 3187, S.D. 1

RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2374

(PSM/EIG)

S.B. 2057, S.D. 1

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2375

(PSM/EIG)

S.B. 2377, S.D. 1

RELATING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2376

(PSM/EIG)

S.B. 3048, S.D. 1

RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.

Second Reading

(Refer to WAM)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2377

(PSM/EIG)

S.B. 3083, S.D. 1

RELATING TO PROTECTIVE ORDERS.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC)

 

 

 

S.S.C.R. 2378

(TRS)

S.B. 3182, S.D. 1

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION.

Second Reading

(Refer to JDC/WAM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order of the Day ǀ Papahana O Ka Lā

 

Deferred Matters ǀ Nā Mea I Hoʻopaneʻe ʻia                                                                               None

 

 

 

 

Advise And Consent ǀ A‘Oa‘O A ‘Ae                                                                                              None

 

 

 

 

Adopt Resolutions ǀ ‘Ōlelo Ho‘Oholo E Koho Pāloka ‘La                                                          None

 

 

 

 

Final Reading ǀ Heluhelu Hope Loa                                                                                                None

 

 

 

 

Third Reading ǀ Heluhelu ‘Ekolu                                                                                                     None

 

 

 

 

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                                                             None

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous Business ǀ Hana ‘Ē A‘e                                                                                          None

 

 

Announcements ǀ Ho‘olaha

 

Committee Hearing Schedule ǀ Papamanawa Ho‘olohe Palapala

 

COMMITTEE

DATE

TIME

ROOM

HHS

2/18/2026

1:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

WLA/EDU

2/18/2026

1:00 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

WLA

2/18/2026

1:01 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

EDU

2/18/2026

1:02 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

WLA

2/18/2026

1:02 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

AEN/WLA/EIG

2/18/2026

3:00 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

LBT/PSM

2/18/2026

3:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

PSM

2/18/2026

3:00 PM

CR 016 & Videoconference

PSM/LBT

2/18/2026

3:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

AEN/WLA/EDT

2/18/2026

3:01 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

LBT

2/18/2026

3:01 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

PSM

2/18/2026

3:01 PM

CR 016 & Videoconference

AEN/GVO

2/18/2026

3:02 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

AEN

2/18/2026

3:05 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

AEN

2/18/2026

3:15 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

AEN/EDU

2/18/2026

4:15 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

EDU/AEN

2/18/2026

4:15 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

WAM

2/19/2026

10:30 AM

CR 211 & Videoconference

EDT/GVO

2/19/2026

1:00 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

EDT/WLA

2/19/2026

1:02 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

WLA/EDT

2/19/2026

1:02 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

EDT

2/19/2026

1:05 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

EDT/EDU

2/19/2026

1:06 PM

CR 229 & Videoconference

WLA/HWN

2/19/2026

1:15 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

GVO

2/19/2026

3:00 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

WLA/PSM/GVO

2/19/2026

3:05 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

WLA/GVO

2/19/2026

3:10 PM

CR 225 & Videoconference

EIG/GVO

2/19/2026

3:15 PM

CR 224 & Videoconference

INFO- TGWG

2/19/2026

4:00 PM

CR 430 & Videoconference

JDC

2/20/2026

9:45 AM

CR 016 & Videoconference

JDC

2/20/2026

10:00 AM

CR 016 & Videoconference

JDC

2/24/2026

9:45 AM

CR 016 & Videoconference

JDC

2/24/2026

10:00 AM

CR 016 & Videoconference

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Session will convene at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

 

Adjournment ǀ Ke Pani ‘Ana